“The problem of living in this modern world is the problem of finding room in it. The crowd principle is so universally at work through modern life that the geography of the world had been changed to conform to it. We live in crowds. We get our living in crowds. We are amused in herds.”
Quote by Gerald Stanley Lee
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Crowds: A Moving-picture of Democracy
This book delves into the dynamics of collective behavior, examining how individuals within crowds can exhibit both irrational and rational actions. It analyzes the social and psychological factors that influence crowd behavior, providing insights into the functioning of democratic processes. more
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