WHAT IS MOB MENTALITY? - 8 Essential Books on Crowd Psychology (eBook)

Exploring the Collective Mind: Unraveling Crowd Behavior in Classic Literature

Charles Mackay, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Gerald Stanley Lee, Gustave Le Bon, William McDougall, Everett Dean Martin, Wilfred Trotter (Autoren)

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2024
2503 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654781393-4 (EAN)

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In the compelling anthology WHAT IS MOB MENTALITY? - 8 Essential Books on Crowd Psychology, readers are presented with a thought-provoking exploration of the psychological phenomena of group behavior. Across a variety of literary stylesfrom treatises to analytical essaysthe collection delves into the mechanics of human behavior within large groups, offering insights into how and why individuals relinquish their sense of self to the collective. Highlighting the diversity and significance of the works included, the anthology stands out for its historical depth and the timeless relevance of its themes, adeptly weaving together seminal texts that have shaped our understanding of crowd psychology. The anthology not only serves as a compendium of foundational perspectives but also as a platform for critical engagement with the subject matter. The contributing authors and editors, Charles Mackay, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Gerald Stanley Lee, Gustave Le Bon, William McDougall, Everett Dean Martin, and Wilfred Trotter, are distinguished for their pioneering contributions to social psychology and philosophy. Their collective works intersect with key moments in intellectual history, from Enlightenment thought to early twentieth-century sociology, reflecting a broad spectrum of viewpoints on mob mentality. This confluence of historical, cultural, and literary movements enables readers to appreciate the complexity of crowd dynamics, showcasing the anthologys role in fostering a nuanced understanding of collective human behavior. Scholars, students, and general readers alike will find WHAT IS MOB MENTALITY? - 8 Essential Books on Crowd Psychology an indispensable resource. This anthology not only offers educational value through its comprehensive coverage of crowd psychology but also invites readers into a dialogue with the past, encouraging a deeper interrogation of contemporary societal behaviors. Through its curated selection of texts, the collection provides a unique lens through which to explore the intricate interplay between individual agency and collective influence, making it a must-read for anyone seeking to unravel the mysteries of human social behavior.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.1.2024
• Übersetzer: G. D. H. Cole
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Spezielle Soziologien
• Schlagworte: 18th century philosophy • books on psychology • Carl Jung • Charles Mackay • Classic Literature • collective psychology • Crowd Behavior • crowd psychology • Democracy Study • Eckhart Tolle • group behavior • Group Psychology • herd instinct • Homo Deus • How to win friends and influence people • Literary Analysis • literature on mobs • mob mentality • outliers • popular delusions • Psychological Theories • revolutionary psychology • Robert Wright • Schopenhauer • Social Psychology • thinking fast and slow • Trump