Abuse of Power in George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-four

Klappentext War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength. The mantra of authoritarian government in George Orwell's dystopian novel pulls conventional wisdom inside-out, leaving characters, and readers, compelled to peek under the surface for meaning and truth. This informative edition provides an in-depth examination of abuse of power as presented in 1984, as well as contemporary perspectives on this issue. Discussions include the potential danger of big government, the threat posed by misuse of power, the book as promoting the values of the common person, and industrialization as a dehumanizing factor. Expert writers include Christopher Hitchens, Irvine Howe, and Erich Fromm.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Dedria Bryfonski
• Collaboration: Dedria Bryfonski (Editeur)
• Edition: Greenhaven press
• Langues: Anglais
• Recommandation d'âge: 15 à 17 ans
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 26.02.2010
• EAN: 9780737748062
• ISBN: 978-0-7377-4806-2
• Pages: 144
• Thèmes: Social Issues in Literature (P; Social Issues in Literature
• Catégorie: Livres pour enfants et adolescents > Littérature spécialisée (texte ou images) > Histoire, politique