Lebon, Gustave
The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind
- ISBN 13:
- 9781453826676
- author:
- Lebon, Gustave
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 122
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 20.3 x 0.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Social Psychology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind by Gustave Le Bon In this influential work, social theorist Gustave Le Bon explores the dynamics of groupthink and its impact on individual ideas. Written in 1895, Le Bon's study offers valuable insights into the political thinking of his era, while also providing commentary that remains relevant today. As technology and communication innovations continue to shape our world, Le Bon's message about the dangers of unchecked group formation is more pertinent than ever. This book invites readers to consider how collective ideas can sometimes lead to destructive outcomes, and what this might mean for our individual freedoms and social cohesion. By examining the popular mind through a historical lens, Le Bon provides a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition that remains as relevant now as it was when first published in 1895.