Crowds and Power by Canetti Elias

Description

“Crowds and Power” is a notable work by Elias Canetti, a Bulgarian-born Swiss writer and Nobel laureate in literature. The book was first published in German in 1960 with the title “Masse und Macht.” It explores the dynamics of crowds, social structures, and the exercise of power.

Elias Canetti delves into the psychological and sociological aspects of human behavior, particularly within the context of crowds. The book is interdisciplinary, drawing from literature, anthropology, sociology, and psychology. Canetti explores the ways in which individuals relate to power, the impact of crowds on human behavior, and the various manifestations of power dynamics in different social and historical contexts.