Crowd Psychology And Revivals - James Bissett Pratt - Bog

""Crowd Psychology And Revivals"" by James Bissett Pratt is a book that explores the psychological aspects of religious revivals and the behavior of crowds. The author, a philosopher and psychologist, examines the phenomenon of mass hysteria and the role of suggestion in shaping the beliefs and actions of individuals within a group. Drawing on examples from history and contemporary events, Pratt analyzes the emotional and cognitive processes that lead people to join religious movements and participate in group rituals. He also discusses the ethical implications of crowd psychology and the potential dangers of uncontrolled mass behavior. This book provides a fascinating insight into the dynamics of human behavior in group settings and sheds light on the complex interplay between individual and collective consciousness.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Religious Consciousness: A Psychological Study, by James Bissett Pratt. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419150847.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.