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The True Believer

Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements

by Eric Hoffer · 2002 · 192 pages

Mark Manson
Mark Manson
Reid Hoffman
Reid Hoffman
Eric Weinstein
Eric Weinstein
Recommended by 3 elites

Recommended by 3 Elites

Mark Manson

Reid Hoffman

Eric Weinstein

About This Book

A study of the psychology of mass movements and the factors that drive individuals toward fanaticism. Hoffer explores how frustration and a lack of self-identity lead people to join religious, political, or social causes to find meaning through collective action.

Genres

Psychology & BehaviorPhilosophySociety & Politics

Topics

ExtremismFanaticismFrustrationLeadership

Book Details

Published

2002

Pages

192

Language

en

ISBN

9780060505912

Audiobook Available

5h 16m
Narrated by Fred Sanders

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