Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism
A Study of Brainwashing in China
A psychological study examining the methods and effects of coercive persuasion, or 'thought reform,' drawing on interviews with Western civilians and Chinese students who experienced indoctrination programs. The author develops a framework of eight psychological themes common to totalistic environments.
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Ranked #996 of 1942 · 510 pages · Published 1961
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Book data: ISBN 9780807842539. Page count from Open Library (median of editions). Cover via Open Library Covers.