the true believer: thoughts on the nature of mass movements

eric hoffer

Verlag: harper & row, new york, 1968

Beschreibung

1968. first published in 1951, this landmark work in social psychology explores the dynamics of mass movements and fanaticism. hoffer, a san francisco longshoreman and philosopher, delves into the psychological motivations of leaders and followers within mass movements, seeking to understand why people are drawn to such movements and how they evolve over time. hoffer posits that mass movements whether ideological, political, religious, or cultural are interchangeable, driven by common psychological forces. he argues that personal frustrations, lack of individual identity, and the desire for change can lead people to adopt radical beliefs, often with extreme consequences. president dwight d. eisenhower contributed to the book's popularity by referencing it during a press conference. new york: harper & row. hardcover. book condition: fine. jacket condition: slight loss to three corners of jacket. very mild shelfwear. clipped. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 694

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Titel: the true believer: thoughts on the nature of...

Verlag: harper & row, new york

Erscheinungsdatum: 1968

Einband: Hardcover

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