Pick, Daniel

Brainwashed: A New History of Thought Control

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ISBN 13:: 9781781257906
author:: Pick, Daniel
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Wellcome Collection
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 368
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.6 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, General, Nonfiction,
Condition:: New
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Brainwashed: A New History of Thought Control by Daniel Pick explores the concept of brainwashing in the 20th and 21st centuries. This phenomenon, which was once considered a new and alarming development, has become deeply ingrained in our language and understanding of minds and societies. From the mysterious world of Cold War paranoia to the psychological insights of modern advertising and social media algorithms, Pick delves into the history of brainwashing, examining its evolution over time. With fascinating case studies and historical analysis, this book offers a thought-provoking journey into the mysteries of thought control. By tracing the development of brainwashing from its origins in the 1950s to its current manifestations, Pick sheds new light on how our understanding of the human mind has been shaped by scientific research and societal pressures.

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