{"title":"Daniel Pick","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intriguing works of Daniel Pick, a distinguished author and scholar renowned for his insightful contributions to the realms of philosophy and psychology. His books offer an illuminating exploration into the complex nature of the human mind and behaviour, making them essential reads for anyone interested in these disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable books, \u003cem\u003eBrainwashed\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the concept of mind control and its profound impact on individuals and society. Pick masterfully weaves historical and psychological narratives to shed light on how the manipulation of the mind has been perceived and practised throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDaniel Pick’s writings are characterised by their deep scholarly research and engaging prose, providing both clarity and depth to often complex subjects. Whether you are a student, a professional in the field, or simply a curious reader, Pick’s works offer valuable perspectives that are both educational and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Daniel Pick’s collection today to deepen your understanding of the psychological and philosophical aspects of human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brainwashed-by-daniel-pick-9781781257906","title":"Brainwashed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A frankly brilliant book'\u003c\/em\u003e - The \u003cem\u003eGuardian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'An extraordinarily engrossing and wide-ranging analysis of a word and a concept. I fell under its spell immediately'\u003c\/em\u003e - Simon Garfield\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1953, a group of prisoners of war who had fought against the communist invasion of South Korea were released. They chose - apparently freely - to move to Mao's China. Among those refusing repatriation were twenty-one American GIs. Their decision sparked alarm in the West: why didn't they want to come home? What was going on?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoon, people were saying that the POWs had been 'brainwashed'. Was this something new or a phenomenon that has been around for centuries? The belief that it is possible to marshal scientific knowledge to govern someone's mind gained enormous attention. In an era of Cold War paranoia and experimentation on 'altered states', the idea of brainwashing flourished, appearing in everything from critiques of CIA research on LSD to warnings of corporate groupthink, from visions of automaton assassins to conspiracy theories about 'global elites'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, brainwashing is almost taken for granted - built into our psychological and political language, rooted in the way we think about minds and societies. How did we get to this point - and why?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePsychoanalyst and historian Daniel Pick delves into the mysterious world of brainwashing in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, from \u003cem\u003eThe Manchurian Candidate\u003c\/em\u003e to ISIS, TV advertising to online algorithms. Mixing fascinating case studies with historical and psychological insights, \u003cem\u003eBrainwashed\u003c\/em\u003e is a stimulating journey into the mysteries of thought control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46770084774124,"sku":"9781781257906","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5279683482822.jpg?v=1756430199"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/daniel-pick.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}