The invasion from Mars: a study in the psychology of panic
From the Publisher: "On Halloween night 1938, Orson Welles broadcast a radio adaptation of the H. G. Wells fantasy, The War of the Worlds. What listeners heard sounded so realistic that at least a million were frightened by word that "strange creatures" from Mars had landed in central...
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| Zusammenfassung: | From the Publisher: "On Halloween night 1938, Orson Welles broadcast a radio adaptation of the H. G. Wells fantasy, The War of the Worlds. What listeners heard sounded so realistic that at least a million were frightened by word that "strange creatures" from Mars had landed in central New Jersey and were "unleashing a deadly assault." Several thousand were so terrified they ran into the streets, drove away in their cars, or called the police for information about how to escape. Why did so many panic when the circumstances reported were so improbable? That is just the question Hadley Cantril, then a young social psychologist, set out to answer." Originally published in 1940, The Invasion from Mars remains a classic. The broadcast provided a unique real-life opportunity to explore why the relatively new medium of radio could have such an effect. Using a mix of research methods, Cantril shows that the impact of the broadcast had less to do with what went out over the air than with the "standards of judgment" people did or did not use in evaluating what they were hearing. This book is of continuing value to those interested in communications and mass behavior. |
| Beschreibung: | Originally published: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, 1940. With new introd. Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Beschreibung: | xxxii, 224 p. 23 cm |
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| adam_text | Contents
Transaction
Introduction
vii
Preface
(1966) xxi
Preface
(1940) xxv
I. Incredible as it may seem
THE BROADCAST
3
(Script by Howard Koch)
II. It was something terrible
THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF THE PANIC
47
III. It didn t sound like a play
HOW THE
STIMULUS WAS
EXPERIENCED
67
IV. We d better do something
DESCRIPTION OF REACTIONS
87
V. I figured
CRITICAL ABILITY 111
VI. I m so worried
CONDITIONS INHIBITING CRITICAL ABILITY
127
VII.
Being in a troublesome world
THE HISTORICAL SETTING
153
VIII.
My background
THE INDIVIDUAL CASE
167
IX. Jitters have come to roost
WHY THE PANIC?
189
Appendix A. Miscellaneous information
207
Appendix B. Interview schedule
211
Appendix C. Tables
221
Index
•
v
·
223
THE INVASION FROM MARS
A Study in the Psychology of Panic
Hadley Cantril
With a new introduction by Albert H. Cantril
On Halloween night.
1938.
Orson Welles broadcast a radio adaptation of the
H. G. Wells fantasy. The War of the Worlds. What listeners heard sounded
so realistic that at least a million were frightened by word that strange
creatures from Mars had landed in central New Jersey and were unleashing
a deadly assault. Several thousand were so terrified they ran into the streets,
drove away in their cars, or called the police for information about how to
escape. Why did so many panic when the. circumstances reported were so
improbable? That is just the question Hadley Cantril. then a young social
psychologist,
sel
out to answer.
Originally published in
1940,
Trie Invasion from Mars remains a classic.
The broadcast provided a unique real-life opportunity to explore why the
relatively new medium of radio could have such an effect. Using a mix of
research methods. Cantril shows that the impact of the broadcast had less
to do with what went out over the air than with the standards of judgment
people did or did not use in evaluating what they were hearing. This book is
of continuing value to those Interested in communications and mass
behavior.
One of the most fascinating, illuminating and provocative social documents
that have been brought to public attention for some time.
—
Νειυ
York Times
BookRevieiü.
April
28, 1940
The dramatic account brings into sharp focus those factors in the situation
and from the individuals conducive to critical appraisal or contagious panic
behavior. —Muzafer Sherif.
1966
About the Authors
Hadley Cantril
(1906-1969)
was chairman of the Institute for International
Social Research. Earlier he founded the Office of Public Opinion Research
and was Stuart Professor of Psychology at Princeton University. He was author
of nineteen books and monitored public opinion for the executive branch
during World War II.
Albert H. Cantril. son of
Hadíey (-antrií.
is an independent public opinion
analyst. Among his books is Reading. Mixed Signals: AmlAvatence in American
Public Opinion about Government (with Susan Davis Cantril). He also worked
on the White House staff during the Johnson administration and later served
in the Bureaus of East. Asian and Pacific Affairs and Public Affairs of the
Department of State.
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Contents
Transaction
Introduction
vii
Preface
(1966) xxi
Preface
(1940) xxv
I. "Incredible as it may seem"
THE BROADCAST
3
(Script by Howard Koch)
II. "It was something terrible"
THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF THE PANIC
47
III. "It didn't sound like a play"
HOW THE
STIMULUS WAS
EXPERIENCED
67
IV. "We'd better do something"
DESCRIPTION OF REACTIONS
87
V. "I figured"
CRITICAL ABILITY 111
VI. "I'm so worried"
CONDITIONS INHIBITING CRITICAL ABILITY
127
VII.
"Being in a troublesome world"
THE HISTORICAL SETTING
153
VIII.
"My background"
THE INDIVIDUAL CASE
167
IX. "Jitters have come to roost"
WHY THE PANIC?
189
Appendix A. Miscellaneous information
207
Appendix B. Interview schedule
211
Appendix C. Tables
221
Index
•
v
·
223
THE INVASION FROM MARS
A Study in the Psychology of Panic
Hadley Cantril
With a new introduction by Albert H. Cantril
On Halloween night.
1938.
Orson Welles broadcast a radio adaptation of the
H. G. Wells fantasy. The War of the Worlds. What listeners heard sounded
so realistic that at least a million were frightened by word that "strange
creatures" from Mars had landed in central New Jersey and were "unleashing
a deadly assault." Several thousand were so terrified they ran into the streets,
drove away in their cars, or called the police for information about how to
escape. Why did so many panic when the. circumstances reported were so
improbable? That is just the question Hadley Cantril. then a young social
psychologist,
sel
out to answer.
Originally published in
1940,
Trie Invasion from Mars remains a classic.
The broadcast provided a unique real-life opportunity to explore why the
relatively new medium of radio could have such an effect. Using a mix of
research methods. Cantril shows that the impact of the broadcast had less
to do with what went out over the air than with the "standards of judgment"
people did or did not use in evaluating what they were hearing. This book is
of continuing value to those Interested in communications and mass
behavior.
"One of the most fascinating, illuminating and provocative social documents
that have been brought to public attention for some time."
—
Νειυ
York Times
BookRevieiü.
April
28, 1940
'The dramatic account brings into sharp focus those factors in the situation
and from the individuals conducive to critical appraisal or contagious panic
behavior."—Muzafer Sherif.
1966
About the Authors
Hadley Cantril
(1906-1969)
was chairman of the Institute for International
Social Research. Earlier he founded the Office of Public Opinion Research
and was Stuart Professor of Psychology at Princeton University. He was author
of nineteen books and monitored public opinion for the executive branch
during World War II.
Albert H. Cantril. son of
Hadíey (-antrií.
is an independent public opinion
analyst. Among his books is Reading. Mixed Signals: AmlAvatence in American
Public Opinion about Government (with Susan Davis Cantril). He also worked
on the White House staff during the Johnson administration and later served
in the Bureaus of East. Asian and Pacific Affairs and Public Affairs of the
Department of State. |
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