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The book was referenced as a source on mass hysteria to explain the Jersey Devil sightings as a collective delusion, with the host noting its perspective on how such phenomena affect small, powerless groups. The discussion was brief and used the title mainly to illustrate the concept.
Episode: THE UNKNOWN: Jersey Devil
The book is cited regarding the concept of mass hysteria and its relevance to the Jersey Devil sightings. The author's perspective on the sightings as a collective delusion is mentioned.
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According to Robert Bartholomew, who wrote a book on mass hysteria, the condition usually strikes a small insular group that is considered to have little social power.