The Crowd
The Crowd A Study of the Popular Mind
Gustave Le Bon’s The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind is a groundbreaking exploration of collective behavior and its psychological underpinnings. This influential work examines how individuals transform within crowds, revealing the dynamics that drive mass movements and societal shifts.
Description
The Crowd analyzes the psychology of crowds and their impact on society. Le Bon argues that when individuals become part of a crowd, they lose their sense of individuality, rationality, and responsibility. Instead, they adopt a collective mind that is impulsive, emotional, and susceptible to suggestion.
Le Bon explores how leaders manipulate crowds, the role of suggestion and imitation, and the factors that make crowds powerful yet unpredictable. His insights extend to politics, revolutions, and social movements, making the book a foundational text for understanding group behavior. Though written over a century ago, The Crowd remains relevant for studying modern phenomena like political rallies, social media dynamics, and public opinion.
Numbered eBooks: 192
Number of Unique Covers: 101
Number of 1:1 Covers: 68
The Guiding Light
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Under One Flag
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The Leader
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The Power and Influence
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The Mob Actions
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The Collective Mind
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The Crowd
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The Creative Destruction
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Details
Publisher : Book.io
Series : Pop Culture
First Publication Date : 1895
Author : Gustave Le Bon
Genres: Classics, History, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Sociology
Language : English
Word Count : 50,000
Format : DEA (Decentralized Encrypted Asset)
Read On : Book.io eReader dApp
Cover Art : Includes 4K hi-resolution book cover
Author Info
Gustave Le Bon
Gustave Le Bon (1841–1931) was a French social psychologist, sociologist, and polymath known for his pioneering work in crowd psychology. Born in Nogent-le-Rotrou, France, Le Bon studied medicine but became renowned for his interdisciplinary writings on sociology, anthropology, and psychology.
Le Bon’s influential works, including The Crowd, explored human behavior, leadership, and the dynamics of social change. His ideas have influenced fields ranging from political science to marketing an… Read More
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