The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind

A seminal work on crowd psychology and mass behavior, 'The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind' explores how individual psychology transforms when people become part of a crowd. This influential text examines the characteristics, behavior patterns and thinking of crowds. Key features: • Analysis of crowd psychology and group behavior • Exploration of how individual mindsets change in crowds • Study of mass movements and collective action • Investigation of crowd dynamics and mob mentality • Examination of social psychology principles • Historical examples and case studies First published in 1895, this groundbreaking work has influenced fields including psychology, sociology, politics and marketing. The book presents theories about how crowds can take on a collective consciousness that differs from individual rationality. The text remains relevant for understanding modern mass movements, protests, and crowd behavior in the digital age.