A theory of the critical mass. I. Interdependence, group heterogeneity, and the production of collective action¶
Oliver, P., Marwell, G., & Teixeira, R. (1985). A theory of the critical mass. I. Interdependence, group heterogeneity, and the production of collective action. American Journal of Sociology, 91(3), 522-556.
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- Critical Mass
- Critical mass is the minimum quantity, density, or participation level of interacting elements above which a process becomes self-sustaining — each event triggers, on average, at least one further event, so the process propagates on its own rather than decaying toward zero.
This sourceFoundational formalization of 'critical mass' as the small set of highly-interested, resourceful contributors whose action gets collective action started; directly supports the prime's core claim that a process becomes self-producing once a critical mass acts.
- Critical mass is the minimum quantity, density, or participation level of interacting elements above which a process becomes self-sustaining — each event triggers, on average, at least one further event, so the process propagates on its own rather than decaying toward zero.
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