Selections From Extraordinary Popular Delusions and The Madness of Crowds

This selection, first published in 1973, compiles a fascinating study of crowd psychology as it examines the moral epidemics and fits of madness that have bewitched the cities of Europe and their citizens from the dark ages to modern times.

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Charles Mackay

Summary

This selection, first published in 1973, compiles a fascinating study of crowd psychology as it examines the moral epidemics and fits of madness that have bewitched the cities of Europe and their citizens from the dark ages to modern times.

Product details

• Assisted by: Charles Mackay (Editor)
• Authors: Charles Mackay
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 15.12.2023
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)
• EAN: 9781032301358
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3230135-8
• Pages: 128
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Social Theory, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Criminal law & procedure, Criminal or forensic psychology, Crime and criminology, Crime & criminology, Criminal law: procedure and offences, Mass Psychology, collective behaviour, moral panics, social contagion theory, psychological analysis of mass delusions, historical superstition, belief formation studies