Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds

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• Charles Mackay

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• 732 Seiten
• 26 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Psychologie
• Sachliteratur
• Sozialwissenschaften
• Wirtschaft

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The book explores the intriguing parallels between the behaviors of nations and individuals, highlighting how societies can become fixated on particular goals or ideas, often leading to irrational actions. It delves into the psychological dynamics of communities, illustrating how collective enthusiasm can drive nations into frenzied pursuits, revealing the underlying whims and peculiarities that shape historical events.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Paperback