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Overview: Collective behavior is a term used by sociologists and psychologists to refer to a rather large number of different kinds of phenomena. Crowd behavior, panics, fads, crazes are all forms of collective be­havior. The common definitive characteristic of such phenomena is a spontaneous response of a number of people in a situation in which there is no common cultural definition of what is appropriate. What occurs, therefore, is an emergent social form whose qualities can often be specified only after they develop. In most cases, the response is an active one, the collectivity does something with refer­ence to some element in the situation -- they lynch the prisoner, run from the fire, buy the presumed valuable commodity, and so on.The form of collective behavior represented by the case analyzed in this volume is somewhat different from most other forms. It is generally called "hysterical contagion," and it consists of the dissemi­nation within a collectivity of a symptom or set of symptoms for which no physical explanation can be found. In such cases, people get sick from "gas" but no gas can be found; they get "food poisoning" but no toxic element can be found in the food; or, as in our case, they suffer from "poisonous insect bites" but no poisonous insect can be found. The noteworthy phenomenon, therefore, is not an active response to some element in the situation; it is a passive experience. The actors do not do something so much as something happens to them. In fact, we are more likely to think of them as victims rather than actors.Although it can safely be said in general that there have not been many empirical studies of collective behavior, it is even more true that studies of hysterical contagion are hard to find. This fact made the prospect of carrying out the study reported here both more exciting and more fearsome. There was little to go on, and there was even basis for doubting that anything of value could be done. Since the study could be made only after the event occurred, and since there seemed to be little order to the series of events that constituted the contagion, the usual tools of behavioral science seemed less than adequate for the task. And yet the challenge of coming to grips with such an amorphous but significant social phenomenon is great, and we present the analysis of this single case in the hope that it will stimulate further research in this area of inquiry. It will be apparent that we have not solved all of the problems of such research, but if what follows indicates that these problems are worthy of continued systematic investigation, the effort will have been justified.The book has been organized to reflect the kind of problem faced in undertaking this study. Part I consists of two chapters which report what was "given" at the time the study got under way. Chap­ter 1 provides an outline of the external facts of the epidemic as reported by the various mass media and as reconstructed during our initial contacts with officials who had been involved. It thus relates what we knew about this particular case when we planned the field work. Chapter 2 is a summary of what we saw as the most relevant ideas current in the literature at the time and represents the con­ceptual framework with which we approached the investigation. Part II reports the outcome of our efforts within this context. It con­sists of seven chapters which present our solutions to the problems of research design and analysis (Chapter 3), the findings relevant to the major dimensions investigated (Chapters 4 through 7), and sum­mary and concluding statements (Chapters 8 and 9).This book owes its existence to the generous support of two organizations. Funds from the Office of Naval Research ( Group Psychology Branch) through Contract Nor 181 C11 (Project NR177-470) made it possible to act promptly when our suspicion of extensive hysterical contagion was aroused through local news­paper reports. A grant from the National Science Foundation ( NSFGS-89) enabled us to carry out the study. We want to express hereour special appreciation to the responsible administration, LuigiPetrullo of ONR and Robert L. Hall of NSF, for the flexibility and promptness with which they responded to our needs and without which it would not have been possible to take advantage of this unique situation for scientific purposes.Like other research projects of this magnitude, this study owes much to help of colleagues, staff, and participants in the field. We recognize especially the contribution of Norman Miller in the early stages of the research, in the initial contacts with plant management, the design of the study and construction of the questionnaire.We appreciate the excellent interviewing by the field staff of the National Opinion Research Center under the direction of Galen Gockel. The further processing of the data was aided materially by a group of research assistants at Duke: A. Clarke Davis, Carl Hirsc...

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Pages 239
Language Eng
Publisher Appleton-Century-Crofts, Inc.
Published 1968
ISBN 6732753
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Patricia Miller
Patricia Miller June 11, 2024
Excellent, though slightly flawed. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A solid 4 stars from me.
Kevin Reyes
Kevin Reyes June 04, 2024
A highly sophisticated read. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Michelle Johnson
Michelle Johnson July 05, 2025
Such a rich narrative. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. Worth every moment spent reading.
Robert Lee
Robert Lee June 02, 2025
An acceptable diversion. It possessed moments of brilliance, but the narrative felt slightly disjointed ultimately. Unlikely to reread, but a reasonable expenditure of time.
Jennifer Wilson
Jennifer Wilson January 15, 2024
Not entirely to my refined tastes. It possessed moments of brilliance, but the narrative felt slightly disjointed ultimately. Suitable if your reading queue is empty.
Cynthia Adams
Cynthia Adams August 28, 2025
It was adequate. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. A fair 3 stars.
Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez August 28, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Laura Lopez
Laura Lopez April 16, 2025
A decent, if standard, experience. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes.
Laura Williams
Laura Williams February 09, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem.
Kevin Reyes
Kevin Reyes October 05, 2024
Such a rich narrative. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem.
Edward Wright
Edward Wright May 25, 2024
Such a rich narrative. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Cynthia Collins
Cynthia Collins August 04, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Anthony Moore
Anthony Moore September 07, 2024
A decent, if standard, experience. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. A fair 3 stars.
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