Controlling Carnival Crowds?

Synopsis

Shows a new approach to understanding the behaviour of crowds, focusing on the tensions and conflicts between the crowds and the authorities at the Notting Hill carnival. Also looks at how crowd violence is portrayed in the media. Discusses the ideas underpinning notions alluded to in the programme, such as collective mind, collective conflict and collective understandings.

Series

Social Psychology, Course D317

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 49 min.

Year of production

1995

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £195.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Documentation

Accompanying notes.

Subjects

Psychology

Keywords

crowds; social psychology; violent behaviour

Credits

Producer

Vic Lockwood

Cast

Steve Reicher

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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