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Review: The True Believer by Eric Hoffer

Nature and the Nation

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The Dynamics of Mass Movements and the Role of Individual Discontent

This chapter delves into the complex nature of mass movements, highlighting their hybrid characteristics that blend nationalism, social revolution, and religious zeal. It explores the transformational aspect of these movements, the influence of individual discontent, particularly among misfits, and the societal impact of boredom as a catalyst for collective action.

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