In his discussion of the general psychological causes of revolution, LeBon draws detailed illustrations of fundamental points from the French Revolution, especially the period from 1789 to 1800. LeBon's treatment of psychological causes is not confined to crowd actions or to the immediate descriptions of violent episodes in revolutions. He draws upon contemporary French clinical psychology to describe the pathological characteristics of the revolutionary leadership in France and explains many of the events of the period as a consequence of their influence.

In his discussion of the general psychological causes of revolution, LeBon draws detailed illustrations of fundamental points from the French Revolution, especially the period from 1789 to 1800. LeBon's treatment of psychological causes is not confined to crowd actions or to the immediate descriptions of violent episodes in revolutions. He draws upon contemporary French clinical psychology to describe the pathological characteristics of the revolutionary leadership in France and explains many of the events of the period as a consequence of their influence.Gustave Le Bon was a leading French polymath whose areas of interest included anthropology, psychology, sociology, medicine, invention, and physics. He is best known for his 1895 work The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind, which is considered one of the seminal works of crowd psychology. Le Bon developed the view that crowds are not the sum of their individual parts, proposing that within crowds there forms a new psychological entity, the characteristics of which are determined by the racial unconscious of the crowd.

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

In Gustave Le Bon's seminal work, 'The Crowd & The Psychology of Revolution,' the author explores the impact of groups on individual behavior and the psychology behind revolutionary movements. Written in a clear and engaging style, Le Bon delves into the collective mind of the crowd, examining how behavior changes in group settings. Drawing on examples from history, Le Bon discusses the power dynamics within groups and the influence of leaders on the masses. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in sociology, psychology, or political science. Le Bon's observations are as relevant today as they were when the book was first published. Gustave Le Bon, a French social psychologist, was a pioneer in crowd psychology and a keen observer of human behavior. Influenced by his experiences during political upheavals in France, Le Bon sought to understand the mechanisms that drive crowds to action. His expertise in the field is evident in 'The Crowd & The Psychology of Revolution,' making it a groundbreaking work in the study of group dynamics. I highly recommend 'The Crowd & The Psychology of Revolution' to readers interested in exploring the complexities of human behavior within group settings. Le Bon's insights are thought-provoking and offer valuable lessons for understanding the dynamics of revolutions and social movements.

Presents a compelling analysis of the psychology of revolution for the first time since 1894.

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