Leon Festinger, Henry Riecken , Stanley Schachter

When Prophecy Fails

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ISBN 13:
9781578988525
author:
Leon Festinger, Henry Riecken , Stanley Schachter
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Martino Fine Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
260
Dimensions:
15.2 x 1.5 x 22.9 cm
Genre:
Health, Family & Lifestyle, Psychology & Psychiatry, Social & Developmental Psychology, Leon Festinger, Henry Riecken, Stanley Schachter,When Prophecy Fails,Martino Fine Books,1578988527,Psychology: Professional & General,Prophecies (Occultism),BODY,
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When Prophecy Fails by Leon Festinger, Henry W. Riecken, and Stanley Schachter is a thought-provoking study of a modern social movement that predicted the end of the world. In 1956, the authors joined a UFO cult and observed its dynamics from within, providing valuable insights into human psychology and group behavior. This book chronicles the experiences of the cult members as they awaited the predicted apocalypse, only to see it fail to materialize. The authors' unique approach, which involved immersing themselves in the movement, offers a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of social psychology. Everett C. Hughes praises the authors for their innovative research method, noting that their report is of interest not just for its substance but also for its methodological approach. This book provides a compelling look at how human behavior can be influenced by collective expectations and the consequences of those expectations when they are not met.

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