The Behavior of Crowds: A Psychological Study

"The Behavior of Crowds: A Psychological Study" by Everett Dean Martin is a study that considers the underlying reasons behind how crowds act, and what that means for groups of people and the individuals within them. Addressing fears of crowd mentality, the book looks at how crowds can act without reason and cause damage. The author believes that people and society are linked, suggesting that group feelings can overpower personal thoughts, leading to a "crowd-mind" driven by hidden urges, setting the stage for further examination into how crowds form and what drives their behaviors.