The Madness of Crowds

The Madness of Crowds, a thought-provoking book penned by Douglas Murray, is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of our modern society. Published in 2020 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, this book delves into the heart of contemporary issues, challenging the reader to question the status quo. Murray, a renowned author in the genre of socio-political commentary, masterfully dissects the crowd mentality that often drives societal norms and values. In The Madness of Crowds, he invites you to explore the underlying madness that fuels groupthink, thereby encouraging you to think independently. This book is a significant contribution to the literature of the 21st century, offering a fresh perspective on the societal issues that define our time. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, it is an essential addition to your bookshelf.

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'Douglas Murray fights the good fight for freedom of speech ... A truthful look at today's most divisive issues' - Jordan B. Peterson

'[Murray's] latest book is beyond brilliant and should be read, must be read, by everyone' - Richard Dawkins

Are we living through the great derangement of our times?

In The Madness of Crowds Douglas Murray investigates the dangers of 'woke' culture and the rise of identity politics. In lively, razor-sharp prose he examines the most controversial issues of our moment: sexuality, gender, technology and race, with interludes on the Marxist foundations of 'wokeness', the impact of tech and how, in an increasingly online culture, we must relearn the ability to forgive.

One of the few writers who dares to counter the prevailing view and question the dramatic changes in our society - from gender reassignment for children to the impact of transgender rights on women - Murray's penetrating book, now published with a new afterword taking account of the book's reception and responding to the worldwide Black Lives Matter protests, clears a path of sanity through the fog of our modern predicament.