The book “The Psychology of Crowds and Mass Riots” by Sergey Balashov is an in-depth study that immerses the reader in the world of human psychology, when an individual becomes part of the mass. In this work, the author analyzes how collective emotions, opinions and behavior can influence social processes, leading to unpredictable consequences. Balashov considers not only historical examples of mass riots, but also modern events, which makes his work relevant and important for understanding current social phenomena. The book will be of interest to a wide range of readers: from students and teachers of sociology and psychology to everyone who is interested in politics, history and socio-cultural processes. If you want to understand why crowds behave the way they do and how individuals lose their identity in the face of mass psychosis, this work will be a real discovery for you. It will also be useful to those interested in the management of public opinion and social movements. Balashov raises many topical topics, exploring how fear, hatred, joy or even indifference can unite people into a single whole, forming powerful social phenomena. He analyzes how various factors from economic to cultural can provoke mass protests and riots. The reader will be able to see how the causes and forms of mass speech have changed throughout human history, and how modern technologies, such as social networks, influence the dynamics of collective behavior. Sergey Balashov's style is distinguished by its accessibility and depth of analysis. He uses many examples from history and modernity, which makes his findings particularly compelling. By reading the book, you will not only gain theoretical knowledge, but also be able to see how this knowledge is applicable in real life. Balashov is the author of several other well-known works, such as Social Dynamics and The Psychology of Power, which also deserve attention and can complement your understanding of the topics covered in The Psychology of Crowds and Mass Riots. This book is not only informative, but also provocative. It makes you think about how easy it is for a person to become part of something bigger, and how important it is to maintain one’s individuality in the face of pressure from society. Balashov raises important questions about morality and responsibility that each of us must ask ourselves when becoming a witness or participant in mass actions. If you are looking for literature that will help you better understand the mechanisms that govern human behavior in a crowd environment, and want to understand how mass riots form and develop, “The Psychology of Crowds and Mass Riots” will become an indispensable source of knowledge for you. This book will not only expand your horizons, but also help you become a more conscious citizen, able to critically assess what is happening around .