The Psychology of Revolution Contributor(s): Lebon, Gustave (Author) |
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ISBN: 1944529497 ISBN-13: 9781944529499 Publisher: Cosimo Classics OUR PRICE: $26.59 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2006 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - France - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - History | Modern - 18th Century |
Physical Information: 0.88" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.28 lbs) 340 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - French - Chronological Period - 18th Century |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: When renowned French sociologist GUSTAVE LE BON (1841-1931), who pioneered the field of mass psychology, took a fresh, scientific look at the subject of revolution-and in particular, the French Revolution-he stripped away legend and illusion to find the core reality. In this profound and insightful work, a replica of the 1913 edition, he explores the mob mentality of revolutionaries-religious, scientific, and political-examines the motives of their leaders, and discusses how new forms of democratic belief and practice arise from popular movements. Students of history and the human mind alike will find it a fascinating read. ALSO FROM COSIMO: Le Bon's The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind |