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The World Unbalanced
Hardcover
General Political ScienceGeneral PsychologyGeneral Sociology
ISBN13: 9781025340135
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 262
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The World Unbalanced is a profound sociological and psychological analysis of the global state following the Great War. Written by the influential social psychologist Gustave Le Bon, this work explores the profound shifts in political, economic, and social structures that left the world in a state of precarious instability in the early 20th century. Le Bon applies his signature theories on mass psychology to the geopolitical landscape of the interwar period, examining how the collective mindsets of nations were transformed by the trauma of conflict and the subsequent struggle for a lasting peace.
The book delves into the causes of industrial unrest, the challenges of economic recovery, and the perceived failure of traditional political leadership to address the complexities of a rapidly changing world. Through a series of incisive observations, Le Bon critiques the idealism of the era and warns of the dangers inherent in ignoring the psychological forces that drive human behavior on a grand scale. The World Unbalanced serves as a significant historical document, offering readers a contemporary perspective on the intellectual and social anxieties of the 1920s. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of social psychology, political science, and the long-lasting impacts of global conflict on the human psyche.
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