Battle for the Mind: A Physiology of Conversion and Brainwashing - How Evangelists, Psychiatrists, Politicians, and Medicine Men Can Change by William Sargant

Battle for the Mind: A Physiology of Conversion and Brainwashing - How Evangelists, Psychiatrists, Politicians, and Medicine Men Can Change

William Sargant

350 pages first pub 1957 (editions)

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For readers fascinated by the intricacies of human psychology and the dynamics of persuasion, Battle for the Mind: A Physiology of Conversion and Brainwashing is a gripping and captivating exploration that probes the subtle yet powerful techniques used by influential figures to shape minds and behaviors.

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How can an evangelist convert a hardboiled sophisticate? Why does a POW sign a "confession" that he knows is false? How is a criminal pressured into admitting his guilt? Do the evangelist, the POW's captor, and the policeman use similar methods to...

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