The Social Psychology Of Social Movements
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What drives ordinary people to march, protest, and dedicate their lives to a cause greater than themselves? Hans Toch's landmark work, The Social Psychology of Social Movements, confronts this question head-on, dissecting the psychological and sociological mechanisms that propel individuals into the embrace of collective action. Drawing on a rich body of research, Toch presents a rigorous, evidence-based account of how social movements are born, how they recruit and retain members, and how they ultimately shape — or are shaped by — the societies they challenge. From religious crusades to political revolutions, the scope of Toch's analysis is both broad and incisive. Toch argues that the decision to join a movement is rarely a product of pure ideology; rather, it is a deeply personal act rooted in identity, belonging, and the fundamental human need for meaning. Written with clarity and intellectual precision, this text stands as a foundational contribution to the fields of social psychology and political sociology, influencing generations of scholars and activists alike. Toch's framework reveals the often invisible architecture of collective belief — leaving the reader to wonder just how susceptible any of us might be to the next great movement's call.
Author: Hans Toch
Format: Paperback
Published: 1971, Methuen University Paperbacks
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What drives ordinary people to march, protest, and dedicate their lives to a cause greater than themselves? Hans Toch's landmark work, The Social Psychology of Social Movements, confronts this question head-on, dissecting the psychological and sociological mechanisms that propel individuals into the embrace of collective action. Drawing on a rich body of research, Toch presents a rigorous, evidence-based account of how social movements are born, how they recruit and retain members, and how they ultimately shape — or are shaped by — the societies they challenge. From religious crusades to political revolutions, the scope of Toch's analysis is both broad and incisive. Toch argues that the decision to join a movement is rarely a product of pure ideology; rather, it is a deeply personal act rooted in identity, belonging, and the fundamental human need for meaning. Written with clarity and intellectual precision, this text stands as a foundational contribution to the fields of social psychology and political sociology, influencing generations of scholars and activists alike. Toch's framework reveals the often invisible architecture of collective belief — leaving the reader to wonder just how susceptible any of us might be to the next great movement's call.