Thought Reform And The Psychology Of Totalism by Robert Jay Lifton
A Study of 'Brainwashing' in China
The book explores the psychological mechanisms and effects of thought reform, commonly known as brainwashing, as observed in Chinese Communist re-education programs during the 1950s. Through detailed interviews with former prisoners and an analysis of the methods employed, it delves into the processes of coercive persuasion and the impact on individual identity and belief systems. The author introduces the concept of "totalism," highlighting the dangers of environments that demand absolute ideological conformity and the suppression of dissent, ultimately examining the broader implications for personal freedom and autonomy.
- Published
- 1961
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 500-600
- Original Language
- English
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