Cover of The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind

The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind

Narrated by Glen Reed

Length
5 hrs 24 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Author's Republic
In "The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind," Charles-Marie Gustave Le Bon explores the dynamics of crowd psychology, emphasizing its distinctive traits such as impulsiveness, irritability, and a reduced capacity for critical judgment. He posits that individuals within a crowd enter a psychological state akin to hypnosis, leading to a diminished sense of civilization. This seminal work, first published in 1895, remains influential in understanding how collective behavior can alter personal identity and reasoning.

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