The social movements that Professor Toch examines in this book, originally published in 1966, range from the Black Muslims to food faddists, and the founders of these movements range from Hitler to Joan of Arc. Why do people join social movements? How do such movements serve the needs of their members, and what unique social problems do they cause? What are the typical consequences of membership? What gives rise to social movements, and how can we evaluate them? In this book Hans Toch provides answers to these questions. ...
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The social movements that Professor Toch examines in this book, originally published in 1966, range from the Black Muslims to food faddists, and the founders of these movements range from Hitler to Joan of Arc. Why do people join social movements? How do such movements serve the needs of their members, and what unique social problems do they cause? What are the typical consequences of membership? What gives rise to social movements, and how can we evaluate them? In this book Hans Toch provides answers to these questions. He provides a sympathetic objectivity, and is at pains to provide a systematic psychological survey of large, ideologically orientated groups and their members in general.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN:
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Good Minus. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall 0672608472 The book has yellow highlight markings on some of the pages. The cover has some surface wear and scuffing over the front and back.
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Very Good. Good+ Dust Jacket. Size: 8x5x1; NOT ex-library. Stated 1st printing, 1965. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; text appears unmarked and clean. Light shelfwear to bottom edge. Clipped dust jacket has rubbing and some edgewear. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen & pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 0416950000.