Moulding of Modern Man - A Psychologist s View of Information, Persuasion Mental Coercion

First published in 1961, The Moulding of Modern Man discusses views of the nature and boundaries of the Self, its relation to the physical world and to human beings, real and imagined, with reference to procedures training 'space men' to travel alone or in company, deprived of the assurances of sight, sound, even weight.

List of contents

PREFACE 1. The Moulding of Modern Man 2. What is the Self? 3. Psychological Approaches to Personality 4. The Individual in Society 5. Intellectuals and Public Opinion 6. Loyalties 7- Treachery and Treason 8. 'Brainwashing9 and 4Thought Reform9 9. Advertising and Publicity 10. Mass Culture and Persuasion 11 . Concepts of Progress 12* Conclusion and Afterthoughts

About the author

T.H. Pear

Summary

First published in 1961, The Moulding of Modern Man discusses views of the nature and boundaries of the Self, its relation to the physical world and to human beings, real and imagined, with reference to procedures training ‘space men’ to travel alone or in company, deprived of the assurances of sight, sound, even weight.

Product details

• Authors: T. H. Pear
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.12.2023
• EAN: 9781032642680
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3264268-0
• No. of pages: 216
• Series: Psychology Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / Mind & Body, Philosophy of Mind, Behavioural theory (Behaviourism), Behaviourism, Behavioural theory, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Behaviorism, modern man;psychologist;information;coercion