The Lonely Crowd: A Study Of The Changing American Character
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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What does it mean to be an American — and how has that identity been quietly, systematically reshaped by the forces of modern society? The Lonely Crowd presents a landmark sociological analysis of the American character, arguing that the nation's social fabric underwent a profound transformation in the twentieth century, shifting from an inner-directed society governed by internalized values to an other-directed culture defined by the approval-seeking behaviours of conformity and peer influence. Through meticulous observation and incisive reasoning, David Riesman, Nathan Glazer, and Reuel Denney map the psychological and social terrain of mid-century America, charting the rise of a new kind of citizen — one perpetually attuned to the signals of those around them. A cornerstone of American intellectual life since its original publication, The Lonely Crowd remains one of the best-selling and most cited works of sociology ever produced in the United States. The authors write with scholarly rigour yet an accessibility that draws in readers far beyond the academy, blending political theory, cultural criticism, and social psychology into a seamless and persuasive whole. This abridged edition, prepared by the authors themselves, distils the argument to its most essential and compelling form — leaving the reader to wonder just how much of their own behaviour has been quietly shaped by the crowd around them.
Author: David Riesman, Nathan Glazer, Reuel Denney
Format: Paperback
Genre: Society & culture
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What does it mean to be an American — and how has that identity been quietly, systematically reshaped by the forces of modern society? The Lonely Crowd presents a landmark sociological analysis of the American character, arguing that the nation's social fabric underwent a profound transformation in the twentieth century, shifting from an inner-directed society governed by internalized values to an other-directed culture defined by the approval-seeking behaviours of conformity and peer influence. Through meticulous observation and incisive reasoning, David Riesman, Nathan Glazer, and Reuel Denney map the psychological and social terrain of mid-century America, charting the rise of a new kind of citizen — one perpetually attuned to the signals of those around them. A cornerstone of American intellectual life since its original publication, The Lonely Crowd remains one of the best-selling and most cited works of sociology ever produced in the United States. The authors write with scholarly rigour yet an accessibility that draws in readers far beyond the academy, blending political theory, cultural criticism, and social psychology into a seamless and persuasive whole. This abridged edition, prepared by the authors themselves, distils the argument to its most essential and compelling form — leaving the reader to wonder just how much of their own behaviour has been quietly shaped by the crowd around them.