Brainwashing The Science of Thought Control

Name: Brainwashing The Science of Thought Control
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ISBN: 9780199204786

ISBN-10: 0199204780

ISBN-13: 9780199204786

Edition: 2004

Authors: Kathleen Taylor

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Throughout history, humans have attempted to influence and control the thoughts of others. Since the word 'brainwashing' was coined in the aftermath of the Korean War, it has become part of the popular culture, served as a topic for jokes, and been exploited to create sensational headlines. It has also been the subject of learned discussion from many disciplines: including history, sociology, psychology, and psychotherapy. But until now, a crucial part of the debate has beenmissing: that of any serious reference to the science of the human brain. Descriptions of how opinions can be changed, whether by persuasion, deceit, or force, have been almost entirely psychological.In Brainwashing,…

Book details

List price: $26.50
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/24/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 5.08" wide x 7.72" long x 0.95" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English



List of figures


Preface



Torture and seduction



The birth of a word



God or the group?



The power of persuasion



Hoping to heal



'I suggest, you persuade, he brainwashes'



Brainwashing and influence



The traitor in your skull



Our ever-changing brains



Webs and new worlds



Swept away



The power of stop-and-think



That freedom thing



Freedom and control



Victims and predators



Mind factories



Science and nightmare



Taking a stand


Notes


References


Further reading


Glossary


Index