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Wilfred Trotter's 'Instincts of the Herd in Peace and War' is a pioneering work that delves into the complexities of group behavior in both times of peace and conflict. Written in a clear and articulate style, Trotter explores how individuals within a group are influenced by their instincts and how these instincts shape collective actions and decisions. This book provides a valuable insight into the psychological dynamics that drive human societies and offers a thought-provoking analysis of herd mentality in various contexts. With its rich content and intellectual depth, this book is a must-read for those interested in psychology, sociology, and human behavior studies.
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Wilfred Batten Lewis Trotter, (3 November 1872 - 25 November 1939) was a British surgeon, a pioneer in neurosurgery. Instincts of the Herd in Peace and War is the title of an influential book by English surgeon Wilfred Trotter, published in 1916. Based on the ideas of Gustave Le Bon, it was very influential in the development of group dynamics and crowd psychology.
Instincts of the Herd in Peace and War is the title of an influential book by English surgeon Wilfred Trotter, published in 1916. Based on the ideas of Gustave Le Bon, it was very influential in the development of group dynamics and crowd psychology, and the propaganda of Edward Bernays.
This book traces where Bion's ideas came from, what he required of them, how he used his context and how that has fertilised psychoanalysis.
This collection of papers by distinguished international contributors explores formative influences affecting Bion's emotional and intellectual development. The authors revisit in depth the origins of Bion's ideas, his contact with Trotter, and his later work with the Tavistock Clinic and psychoanalysis.