Gabriel Tarde

Writing under the pseudonym Gabriel Tarde, this French sociologist, criminologist, and social psychologist delved into the intricacies of human society and crowd psychology. His work explored how ideas, technologies, and social norms spread and evolve through imitation and innovation. Tarde focused on individual acts and their collective consequences, offering sharp insights into the dynamics of social change. His sociological thought influenced numerous subsequent thinkers, and his analyses continue to resonate within modern social sciences.