General Principles Of Collective Psychology

By William McDougall

Book Overview

""General Principles of Collective Psychology"" is a seminal work by William McDougall, a prominent psychologist and philosopher of the early 20th century. The book explores the psychological principles that underlie collective behavior, such as crowd psychology, mob mentality, and social influence. McDougall argues that collective behavior is not simply the sum of individual behavior, but rather a distinct phenomenon that emerges from the interaction of individuals in groups. He examines the role of emotions, instincts, and social norms in shaping collective behavior, and discusses the implications of these principles for social and political life. The book is a landmark in the field of social psychology, and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of groups and societies.THIS 106 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Group Mind: A Sketch of the Principles of Collective Psychology with Some Attempt to Apply Them to the Interpretation of National Life and Character, by William McDougall. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417905085.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425475485
• ISBN13: 9781425475482
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"