p Of late Soviet scholars have shown decided interest in social psychology. The development of communist relationships, the moulding of the new man, the varied forms of social struggle in capitalist countries and young national states arouse extensive interest in social psychology as a science and call for more research in this field.

p Lenin’s works inspire historians to delve deeper into the dynamics of public sentiments, to ascertain the psychological basis of social phenomena, and to consider facts in relation to their social and psychological significance.

The author of the book, Boris Porshnev, is an eminent Soviet scholar who has published many distinguished works in history, anthropology, ethnography and psychology. He is also known for his popular rendition of scientific topics.