Gustave Le Bon
French psychologist and sociologist
Born
1840
186 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
France
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Contributed significantly to social psychology and sociology. Developed the concept of the collective mind, which explored how individuals in groups can behave differently than when alone. Authored 'The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind', which analyzed mob behavior and social influence. His work laid the groundwork for modern crowd psychology and social sciences.
Authored 'The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind'
Pioneered studies in collective behavior
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