Crowds and Democracy: The Idea and Image of the Masses from Revolution to Fascism

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Jonsson, Stefan, 1961-

Crowds and democracy : the idea and image of the masses from revolution to fascism / Stefan Jonsson.

pages cm.—(Columbia themes in philosophy, social criticism, and the arts)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-231-16478-8 (cloth : acid-free paper)—

ISBN 978-0-231-53579-3 (e-book)

1. Popular culture—Germany—History—20th century. 2. Popular culture—Austria—History—20th century. 3. Politics and culture—Germany—History—20th century. 4. Politics and culture—Austria—History—20th century. 5. Collective behavior—Political aspects—Germany—History—20th century. 6. Collective behavior—Political aspects—Austria—History—20th century. 7. Democracy—Social aspects—Germany—History—20th century. 8. Democracy—Social aspects—Austria—History—20th century. 9. Germany—Intellectual life—20th century. 10. Austria—Intellectual life—20th century. I. Title.

DD238.J66 2013

306.20943–09041—dc23

2013000641

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