Crowds And Power by Elias Canetti
This book is a seminal work of social philosophy that explores the dynamics of crowds and their influence on power structures. Delving into the psychology of mass movements and the behavior of individuals within groups, the text examines how crowds emerge, their development, and their impact on history and politics. The author draws from a wide array of disciplines, including sociology, psychology, and anthropology, to analyze the nature of power itself and the role that fear, religion, and symbolism play in the formation and manipulation of collective behavior. The work is both a theoretical study and a critique of the forces that shape human civilization and the often irrational nature of group influence.
The 2282nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1960
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 495
- Original Language
- German
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- Alternate Titles
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- Crowds and Power
- Massa E Poder
- Massa Och Makt
- Masse Et Puissance
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