Jeffrey Schnapp on the Phenomenon of Crowds
Entitled Opinions (about Life and Literature)
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The Enigmatic Nature of Urban Crowds and Totalitarianism
This chapter examines the role of urban crowds as symbols of unrealized potential, focusing on their transient nature. It highlights how totalitarian regimes like fascism and communism harnessed mass gatherings to create a sense of excitement and identity, contrasting these experiences with their unpredictable aspects in modern society.
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