Full Description
First published in 1964, The Psychology of Society deals with the idea of building up a social psychology or the science of human nature. The author confines himself to a discussion of certain of its fundamental problems and offers a critical account of the theories as to the nature of the social mind. This edition includes a new introduction and new material brought into the appendices, but the central themes remain valid and therefore unaltered. This book will be of interest to students of psychology and sociology.
Contents
Introduction to the ninth edition Introduction to the eighth edition 1. The General Nature of Instinct 2. Instinct in Society 3. The Role of Reason and Will 4. The Theory of a Social or Group Mind 5. The Conception of a General Will 6. Racial and National Characteristics 7. Tradition 8. Community, Associations and Institutions 9. The Psychology of the Crowd 10. The Public and Public Opinion 11. The Psychology of Organization and Democracy Conclusion Bibliography Appendix I Appendix II Index
