The Brain Changers: Scientists and the New Mind Control

Pines, Maya

Verlag: Allen Lane - Penguin Books, 17 Grosvenor Gardens, London, 1974

Beschreibung

Stated first published in United States of America, 1973. Published in Great Britain in 1974. No other dates, indications. Greyish-tan cloth boards, gilt spine titles, moderate shelf wear. Pages very good, no writing. Bind fine; hinges intact. Unique silver metallic dust wrapper, moderate edge wear, rub, dent; unclipped 4.00 net, protected in new clear sleeve. Thick wrapper in reflective silver with purplish tinted top half of man's head wrapping around to edges with deep red cover and spine titles. Includes detailed eight page index. From front flap: "Every advance, Maya Pines writes, leads to more questions: 'brain changes - and their regulation - will become increasingly an issue for public debate. This book must direct attention to the social responsibility of the scientist, and will be essential reading for all those, among the general public no less than scientists, who wish to participate in the critical choices ahead." Contents: "Acknowledgements; A new power over the brain; Learning the language of the brain; Remote control of the brain: through pain and pleasure; Controlling one's own brain waves: the world of bio-feedback; Drugs: the easiest way to change the brain; Changing the baby's brain: can intelligence, emotionality and sex be changed at will?; Which half of your brain is dominant: and can you change it?; Improving or destroying memory; The control of violence; Where are 'they' going; and, the Index". Printed in Great Britain by Clark, Doble, & Brendon Ltd., Plymouth. 240 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 021603

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Brain Changers: Scientists and the New ...

Verlag: Allen Lane - Penguin Books, 17 Grosvenor Gardens, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1974

Einband: Hard Cover

Zustand: Very Good

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good

Auflage: First Edition.