Instincts of the Herd in Peace and War

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Trotter, W. (Wilfred), 1872-1939.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Instincts of the Herd in Peace and War" by W. Trotter is a psychological exploration written in the early 20th century. The text examines the interplay between human behavior, social psychology, and the instinctual drives that guide societies, particularly in times of war. Trotter asserts that understanding these instincts is crucial for comprehending human actions and societal dynamics. The opening of the book sets the foundation for an in-depth discussion on the significance of herd instinct in shaping individual behavior and national morale. Trotter outlines how instincts, particularly those related to gregariousness, affect decision-making and social interactions. He argues that individual actions are often driven by forces of social cohesion and collective sentiment, which need to be understood to navigate the complexities of governance, especially during wartime. The text promises a speculative yet systematic approach to psychology, aiming to connect instinctual behavior to contemporary societal issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Herd instinct and its bearing on the psychology of civilized man

Sociological applications of the psychology of herd instinct

Speculations upon the human mind in 1915

Postscript of 1919.

Credits:

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team, with RichardW, at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 36.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instincts_of_the_Herd_in_Peace_and_War

Release date is 2016-11-05