DEINDIVIDUATION. SOCIOLOGY OF COLLECTIVE BEHAVIOR - MAREK KRAJEWSKI

Discover the fascinating world of collective behavior in Marek Krajewski's book. The author analyzes how individuals lose their individuality in the crowd, succumbing to the influence of the group. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the mechanisms governing society and collectives. Learn about the psychology of the crowd and find out how to avoid the negative effects of deindividuation.

• In-depth analysis of collective behavior
• Accessible language for a wide audience
• Insightful study of deindividuation
• Practical tips on avoiding negative effects
• Authored by renowned sociologist Marek Krajewski
• Published by the Bęc Zmiana Foundation

In this book, we return to the paradigm of explaining collective life that has been abandoned by modern social sciences. At its center is not an autonomous, rational subject, but an imitator, for whom the behavior of others is one of the sources of information. It is this imitator who is present during pogroms and lynchings, thanks to him fashions and internet memes spread, he also maintains and changes customs.

The imitator never acts alone, he is always with others, and although they behave in a similar way, they create something that no one planned, which surprises and often threatens their existence. The more complex the world, the denser the society and communication networks, the greater the role that collective behaviors seem to play. Behaviors in which each of us participates, but which no one controls.

Marek Krajewski's book is not only a theoretical analysis, but also a practical case study. The author refers to specific events and social phenomena to illustrate the mechanisms of deindividuation. Thanks to this, the reader can better understand how the psychology of the crowd works and what its consequences are. It is a read that forces reflection and allows you to look at society from a new perspective.

Edition: Pages: 350, Format: 12x20 cm, Year: Year of publication: 2019, cover: paperback, Publisher: Fundacja Bęc Zmiana, Number of pages: 350, Cover: paperback, Format: 12x20 cm