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The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements

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Synopses & Reviews

Review:

"One of the most provocative books of our immediate day."(-- Christian Science Monitor)

Review:

"Its theme is political fanaticism, with which it deals severely and brilliantly....It owes its distinction to the fact that Hoffer is a born generalizer, with a mind that inclines to the wry epigram and icy aphorism as naturally as did that of the Duc de La Rochefoucauld." (-- The New Yorker)

Product Details

ISBN:
9780060916121
performance:
Hoffer, Eric
production Director of photography, Joh:
George Bowers ; music, Brad Fiedel.
Publisher:
Perennial Library
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Social Psychology
Subject:
Sociology - General
Subject:
Sociology
Subject:
Compulsive behavior
Subject:
Fanaticism
Subject:
Social groups
Subject:
Social participation
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references p. 169-177.
Series Volume:
152
Publication Date:
1989
Binding:
Trade Paper
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
8.00x5.32x.50 in. .32 lbs.

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