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Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds

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Exploring the phenomenon of crowd mentality, this historical work categorizes various delusions throughout history into 'National Delusions,' 'Peculiar Follies,' and 'Philosophical Delusions.' The author debunks numerous subjects, such as economic bubbles like the tulip craze and the Mississippi Company, as well as witch hunts and the impact of political and religious beliefs on personal choices like beards. With its engaging observations, this book provides an entertaining and insightful look at the irrational behaviors that have shaped societies.

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Jazyk
anglicky
Vydavateľ
Digireads.com
Rok vydania
2019
Väzba
mäkká
Počet strán
530
ISBN13
9781420961010
Série
Hodnotenie
3,85 z 5
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Exploring the phenomenon of crowd mentality, this historical work categorizes various delusions throughout history into 'National Delusions,' 'Peculiar Follies,' and 'Philosophical Delusions.' The author debunks numerous subjects, such as economic bubbles like the tulip craze and the Mississippi Company, as well as witch hunts and the impact of political and religious beliefs on personal choices like beards. With its engaging observations, this book provides an entertaining and insightful look at the irrational behaviors that have shaped societies.