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Brainwashing: The science of thought control
Kathleen Taylor
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Description for Brainwashing: The science of thought control
Paperback. Bringing together cutting-edge research from psychology and neuroscience, Kathleen Taylor puts the brain back into brainwashing and shows why understanding this mysterious phenomenon is vitally relevant in the twenty-first century. Series: Oxford Landmark Science. Num Pages: 528 pages, 17 B&W halftones. BIC Classification: HPM; JM; MJN; MMH; PDZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 235 x 43. Weight in Grams: 382.
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 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 been missing: 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 ... Read more
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 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 been missing: 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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Oxford Landmark Science
Condition
New
Number of Pages
528
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780198798330
SKU
V9780198798330
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About Kathleen Taylor
Dr Kathleen Taylor studied physiology and philosophy at the University of Oxford. After a research MSc at Stirling University, working on brain chemistry, she returned to Oxford to do a DPhil in visual neuroscience and postdoctoral work on cognitive neuroscience. In 2002 she won two writing competitions run by the Times Higher Education Supplement, one for science writing and one ... Read more
Reviews for Brainwashing: The science of thought control
An ambitious and well-written study
The Guardian
I can't remember when I last encountered such a thoroughly argued book which was also so accessible. A miracle of cogency.
Morning Star
The book is to be commended. Taylor writes engagingly.
THES
Review from previous edition A magisterially detailed survey... Taylor is never less than ... Read more
The Guardian
I can't remember when I last encountered such a thoroughly argued book which was also so accessible. A miracle of cogency.
Morning Star
The book is to be commended. Taylor writes engagingly.
THES
Review from previous edition A magisterially detailed survey... Taylor is never less than ... Read more