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“A crowd is not merely impulsive and mobile. Like a savage, it is not prepared to admit that anything can come between its desire and the realisation of its desire.”

Quote by Gustave Le Bon

Book:The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind

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The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind

This book delves into the collective psychology of groups, analyzing the dynamics that drive crowd behavior and the influence of the crowd on individual thought and action. more

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Gustave Le Bon (May 7, 1841 - December 13, 1931) was a French social psychologist, considered one of the pioneers in the field of social psychology. His research focused on the psychology of crowds and collective behavior, and his book 'The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind' had a profound impact on the development of social psychology. more

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Book:The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind

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