Publisher's Synopsis
The Crowd is a non-fiction book written by Gustave Le Bon, first published in 1895. The book is a study of the behavior of crowds and the psychology of mass movements. Le Bon argues that individuals in a crowd lose their sense of individuality and become susceptible to the influence of the group. He describes how the emotions and behaviors of a crowd can be manipulated by skilled speakers and leaders, and how this can lead to both positive and negative outcomes. The book is divided into three sections: The Mind of Crowds, The Opinions and Beliefs of Crowds, and The Classification and Description of the Different Kinds of Crowds. Le Bon draws on examples from history, including the French Revolution and the Paris Commune, as well as contemporary events, to illustrate his theories. The Crowd has been influential in the fields of psychology, sociology, and political science, and is considered a classic work on the subject of crowd psychology.. Under certain given circumstances, and only under those circumstances, an agglomeration of men presents new characteristics very different from those of the individuals composing it. The sentiments and ideas of all the persons in the gathering take one and the same direction, and their conscious personality vanishes. A collective mind is formed, doubtless transitory, but presenting very clearly defined characteristics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
