In this classic study of the psychology of crowds, Lee explores the social and cultural dynamics of group behavior, focusing on the ways in which individuals lose their sense of self and identity when they become part of a larger collective. Drawing on examples from history, politics, and religion, Lee examines the emotional, intellectual, and spiritual aspects of crowd phenomena, and offers insights into the power and potential of collective action for both good and evil. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.