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Psychologie des foules

This book delves into the psychological dynamics that govern the behavior of people when they are part of a crowd, analyzing the transformation of individual psychology into group psychology. more

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Gustave Le Bon
Gustave Le Bon

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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