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Multitudes
How Crowds Made the Modern World
Book • 2024
In 'Multitudes', Dan Hancox delves into the history and psychology of crowds, challenging traditional negative views of crowd behavior.
He explores various types of crowds, including those in revolutionary movements, sports events, carnivals, and protests, highlighting how crowds can free individuals from restrictive social norms and create new connections.
Hancox argues that crowds are a vital force in modern history and a powerful way of connecting to shared humanity, despite often being demonized by those in power.
He explores various types of crowds, including those in revolutionary movements, sports events, carnivals, and protests, highlighting how crowds can free individuals from restrictive social norms and create new connections.
Hancox argues that crowds are a vital force in modern history and a powerful way of connecting to shared humanity, despite often being demonized by those in power.
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How Crowd Psychology Made the Modern World, with Dan Hancox
