Bon, Gustav Le
The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind - Crowd Psychology
- ISBN 13:
- 9781387900237
- author:
- Bon, Gustav Le
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Lulu
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 116
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, General, Naturwissenschaften,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Gustav Le Bon's groundbreaking study of crowd psychology is now available. First published in the late 19th century, this influential work examines the mental characteristics and behaviors of crowds, categorizing them into various types based on their beliefs and sentiments. The author explores how crowds form opinions about distant and local issues, and discusses the different types of crowds that can emerge, including those characterized by criminal behavior such as rioters and looters. This comprehensive study provides a detailed understanding of crowd psychology, shedding light on the complex dynamics at play when individuals come together in large groups. By examining the mental characteristics and behaviors of crowds, Le Bon offers valuable insights into human nature and the ways in which collective action can shape individual behavior.