THE LONELY CROWD SECOND EDITION

Discover the fascinating analysis of contemporary society in David Riesman's book "The Lonely Crowd." It is one of the most important sociological works of the 20th century, which remains extremely relevant to this day. Immerse yourself in a deep reflection on the nature of social bonds and the mechanisms that govern our societies.

• Analysis of contemporary societies
• Critical look at the disappearance of social bonds
• Relevance despite the passage of time
• Clarity of reasoning, understandable to every reader
• Inspiration to reflect on one's place in society
• Insightful study of the mechanisms of social manipulation
• Help in understanding the causes of frustration and loneliness

"The Lonely Crowd" is a book that distinguishes societies into tradition-directed, inner-directed, and other-directed. Riesman notes that in ancient communities there were strong social bonds, which in the modern world are degraded and instrumentalized. As a result, natural communities disappear, and people become uprooted and atomized, creating an anonymous mass of workers, officials, electorate, consumers, or audience.

Professor Piotr Sztompka writes that in place of broken bonds, a lonely crowd emerges, susceptible to the slogans of demagogues, seeking strong authorities, and succumbing to the temptation of autocratic governments. People join social movements in search of substitute bonds and compensate for frustration in destructive actions. Do these words not apply to our society? Has anything changed? Everything indicates that Riesman's book remains frighteningly relevant.

The vis-a-vis Etiuda publishing house presents the second edition of this classic, with 390 pages. The book is 128x195 mm in size and has a paperback cover. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the mechanisms governing the modern world and the role of the individual in society. The clarity of reasoning makes the book accessible to anyone who would like to learn more about sociology.

David Riesman was an American sociologist who became famous primarily for his book "The Lonely Crowd." His works had a huge impact on the development of sociology and social psychology. Riesman analyzed the changes taking place in Western societies, paying attention to the processes of atomization and alienation of the individual. His research on the culture and national character of Americans brought him international recognition.