ABSTRACT

First published in 1964, The Psychology of Society deals with the idea of building up a social psychology or the science of human nature. The author confines himself to a discussion of certain of its fundamental problems and offers a critical account of the theories as to the nature of the social mind. This edition includes a new introduction and new material brought into the appendices, but the central themes remain valid and therefore unaltered. This book will be of interest to students of psychology and sociology.

chapter Chapter I|12 pages

The General Nature of Instinct

chapter Chapter II|16 pages

Instinct in Society

chapter Chapter III|10 pages

The Role of Reason and Will 1

chapter Chapter IV|21 pages

The Theory of a Social or Group Mind

chapter Chapter V|22 pages

The Conception of a General Will

chapter Chapter VI|8 pages

Racial and National Characteristics

chapter Chapter VII|11 pages

Tradition

chapter Chapter VIII|10 pages

Community, Associations and Institutions

chapter Chapter IX|8 pages

The Psychology of the Crowd

chapter Chapter X|13 pages

The Public and Public Opinionl

chapter Chapter XI|12 pages

The Psychology of Organization and Democracy

chapter chapter XII|3 pages

Conclusion