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The June Bug: A Study of Hysterical Contagion

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Collective behavior is a term used by sociologists and psychologists to refer to a rather large number of different kinds of phenomena. Crowd behavior, panics, fads, crazes are all forms of collective be­havior. The common definitive characteristic of such phenomena is a spontaneous response of a number of people in a situation in which there is no common cultural definition of what is appropriate. What occurs, therefore, is an emergent social form whose qualities can often be specified only after they develop. In most cases, the response is an active one, the collectivity does something with refer­ence to some element in the situation -- they lynch the prisoner, run from the fire, buy the presumed valuable commodity, and so on.The form of collective behavior represented by the case analyzed in this volume is somewhat different from most other forms. It is generally called "hysterical contagion," and it consists of the dissemi­nation within a collectivity of a symptom or set of symptoms for which no physical explanation can be found. In such cases, people get sick from "gas" but no gas can be found; they get "food poisoning" but no toxic element can be found in the food; or, as in our case, they suffer from "poisonous insect bites" but no poisonous insect can be found. The noteworthy phenomenon, therefore, is not an active response to some element in the situation; it is a passive experience. The actors do not do something so much as something happens to them. In fact, we are more likely to think of them as victims rather than actors.Although it can safely be said in general that there have not been many empirical studies of collective behavior, it is even more true that studies of hysterical contagion are hard to find. This fact made the prospect of carrying out the study reported here both more exciting and more fearsome. There was little to go on, and there was even basis for doubting that anything of value could be done. Since the study could be made only after the event occurred, and since there seemed to be little order to the series of events that constituted the contagion, the usual tools of behavioral science seemed less than adequate for the task. And yet the challenge of coming to grips with such an amorphous but significant social phenomenon is great, and we present the analysis of this single case in the hope that it will stimulate further research in this area of inquiry. It will be apparent that we have not solved all of the problems of such research, but if what follows indicates that these problems are worthy of continued systematic investigation, the effort will have been justified.The book has been organized to reflect the kind of problem faced in undertaking this study. Part I consists of two chapters which report what was "given" at the time the study got under way. Chap­ter 1 provides an outline of the external facts of the epidemic as reported by the various mass media and as reconstructed during our initial contacts with officials who had been involved. It thus relates what we knew about this particular case when we planned the field work. Chapter 2 is a summary of what we saw as the most relevant ideas current in the literature at the time and represents the con­ceptual framework with which we approached the investigation. Part II reports the outcome of our efforts within this context. It con­sists of seven chapters which present our solutions to the problems of research design and analysis (Chapter 3), the findings relevant to the major dimensions investigated (Chapters 4 through 7), and sum­mary and concluding statements (Chapters 8 and 9).This book owes its existence to the generous support of two organizations. Funds from the Office of Naval Research ( Group Psychology Branch) through Contract Nor 181 C11 (Project NR177-470) made it possible to act promptly when our suspicion of extensive hysterical contagion was aroused through local news­paper reports. A grant from the National Science Foundation ( NSFGS-89) enabled us to carry out the study. We want to express hereour special appreciation to the responsible administration, LuigiPetrullo of ONR and Robert L. Hall of NSF, for the flexibility and promptness with which they responded to our needs and without which it would not have been possible to take advantage of this unique situation for scientific purposes.Like other research projects of this magnitude, this study owes much to help of colleagues, staff, and participants in the field. We recognize especially the contribution of Norman Miller in the early stages of the research, in the initial contacts with plant management, the design of the study and construction of the questionnaire.We appreciate the excellent interviewing by the field staff of the National Opinion Research Center under the direction of Galen Gockel. The further processing of the data was aided materially by a group of research assistants at Duke: A. Clarke Davis, Carl Hirsc...

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Length 239 Pages
Language Eng
Imprint Appleton-Century-Crofts, Inc.
Released 1968
Identifier (ISBN) 6732753
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"An acceptable diversion. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. Perfectly average."
Lisa Robinson
Lisa Robinson March 02, 2025
"Exceeded all my expectations. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. Worth every moment spent reading."
Karen Hall
Karen Hall February 24, 2024
"I find myself somewhat conflicted. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes."
Laura Anderson
Laura Anderson December 13, 2025
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Barbara  Davis
Barbara Davis December 16, 2025
"Exceeded all my expectations. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. Worth every moment spent reading."
Sarah Rivera
Sarah Rivera March 05, 2024
"A profoundly satisfying read. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. Worth every moment spent reading."
Melissa Walker
Melissa Walker August 16, 2025
"Absolutely brilliant. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Andrew Harris
Andrew Harris May 17, 2025
"I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers."
Edward Torres
Edward Torres July 18, 2024
"I was completely blown away. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. Worth every moment spent reading."
Betty Green
Betty Green December 17, 2025
"Such a rich narrative. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Dorothy Evans
Dorothy Evans March 29, 2024
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Sandra Perez
Sandra Perez August 19, 2024
"Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A very distinguished novel."
Ashley Nguyen
Ashley Nguyen September 02, 2025
"Such a rich narrative. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. Worth every moment spent reading."
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