Author Description

The Psychology of Revolutions is a penetrating exploration into crowd psychology and its influence upon revolution and paradigm shifts. Gustave Le Bon was an unorthodox thinker, a widely travelled man, and a true genius in the field of sociology. His understanding of group psychology is utilized by modern experts in the field, and is illustrated superbly with this investigation of revolutions and the psychology that motivates them. Le Bon has been studied deeply by a number of influential world leaders, some famous and some infamous. These leaders include Theodore Roosevelt, Benito Mussolini, Vladimir Lenin, and Adolf Hitler, to name just a few of the most well-known. Le Bon’s work also influenced Sigmund Freud, Ernest Jones, Wilfred Trotter, and Edward Bernays. His understanding of sociology was profound, offering insights for both the theorist and those who seek to apply this knowledge in real world settings. The AudioLearn version of The Psychology of Revolution is prefaced by a summary which explores the life of the author and the background of the work itself. Also included are an overview of the piece, a synopsis and analysis. The summary is capped with an exploration of the historical context of Le Bon’s work, in which the social impact and criticism for his thought are touched upon briefly. The Psychology of Revolution analyzes both political and scientific revolution from a psychological perspective. This is an ideal piece for those interested in psychology, sociology, and history, offering a wealth of novel perspectives to expand one’s understanding of humanity as a whole.