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Extraordinary popular delusions and the madness of crowds

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Boston Page & company 1932Description: xxiv p., 1 l., 724 p. incl. front. plates, ports. 25 cmISBN:
  • 9781452202983
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 001.96MAC
Summary: The text concentrates on a wide variety of phenomena which had occurred over the centuries prior to this book's publication in 1841. Mackay begins by examining various economic bubbles, such as the infamous Tulipomania - wherein Dutch tulips rocketed in value amid claims they could be substituted for actual currency - and various follies spread by word of mouth in urban areas.
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Book Book UONGOZI Institute Resources Centre - Dodoma Philosophy 001.96MAC (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available UR005129

The text concentrates on a wide variety of phenomena which had occurred over the centuries prior to this book's publication in 1841. Mackay begins by examining various economic bubbles, such as the infamous Tulipomania - wherein Dutch tulips rocketed in value amid claims they could be substituted for actual currency - and various follies spread by word of mouth in urban areas.

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