Collective Behavior and Public Opinion: Rapid Shifts in Opinion and Communication

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Jaap van Ginneken

Collective Behavior and Public Opinion

Rapid Shifts in Opinion and Communication

Jaap van Ginneken

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Routledge
01 February 2003

Social, group or collective psychology; Public opinion & polls

Series: European Institute for the Media Series

A Volume in the European Institute for the Media Series This is the first book to demonstrate the relevance of chaos and complexity theory to communications. The ""dynamics"" of the title reflect the way collective behaviour is influenced by these theories. The book is very topical and contains a large number of international examples of collective behaviour phenomena, some very recent.

By: Jaap van Ginneken
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 750g
ISBN: 9780805843866
ISBN 10: 0805843868
Series: European Institute for the Media Series
Pages: 318
Publication Date: 01 February 2003
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contents: Preface. Introduction: A New Vision. Part I: Mind Quakes. Public Opinion as a Complex Adaptive System (CAS). The Continuous Mutation of Informal Messages. Circular Reaction in Media Hypes. Part II: Emerging Collective Behavior. The Formation of Synergy in Crowds. The Emergence of Patterns in Opinion Currents. The Self-Organization of Social Movements. Part III: Shifting Public Moods. The Evolving Context of Fashion and Fads. Critical Thresholds in Fear and Panic. Possible Attractors in Outrage and Protest. Part IV: Conclusion. Phase Transitions in Crazes and Crashes. Prediction, Planning, and Fundamental Uncertainty. Epilogue: Issues Management.

Jaap van Ginneken