the true believer: thoughts on the nature of mass movements
sixteenth printing, 1951.
first published in 1951, this landmark work in social psychology explores the dynamics of mass movements and fanaticism. hoffer, a san francisco longshoreman and philosopher, delves into the psychological motivations of leaders and followers within mass movements, seeking to understand why people are drawn to such movements and how they evolve over time.
hoffer posits that mass movements—whether ideological, political, religious, or cultural—are interchangeable, driven by common psychological forces. he argues that personal frustrations, lack of individual identity, and the desire for change can lead people to adopt radical beliefs, often with extreme consequences.
president dwight d. eisenhower contributed to the book's popularity by referencing it during a press conference.
new york: harper & row. 7.5 x 5.15 inches. 176 pages. hardcover. bound in slate gray cloth covered boards. book condition: bumping to spine. light edgewear and bowing. owner's bookplate to front free end paper. near fine-. jacket condition: heavy edgewear. chip and closed-tear to front panel. bumping to spine. heavy rubbing throughout. unclipped ($3.50) crossed out with new price in green ink to upper flap. very good. Item #2907
Price: $90.00
