Beginning with a history of mass hysteria and social delusions, this work differentiates... Læs mere
This book comprehensively surveys the colorful history of mass hysteria and kindred phenomena in schools, documenting outbreaks of demonic possession during witchcraft scares, to modern incidents of collapsing bands, itching frenzies, ghost panics and mystery illnesses.
Presents more than three dozen studies of media scares from the 17th century to the 21st century, including hoaxes perpetrated via... Læs mere