{"title":"Joel E. Dimsdale","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating works of \u003cem\u003eJoel E. Dimsdale\u003c\/em\u003e, an esteemed author in the fields of philosophy and psychology. Known for his insightful exploration of complex psychological themes, Dimsdale offers readers a deep dive into the intricacies of human behaviour and cognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cstrong\u003eDark Persuasion\u003c\/strong\u003e, where Dimsdale meticulously examines the power dynamics and ethical questions surrounding influence and manipulation. His work is celebrated for its thorough research and engaging narrative style, making it accessible to both seasoned scholars and curious readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDimsdale's books are perfect for anyone interested in understanding the mental processes that drive human actions and the philosophical questions that arise from these insights. His compelling analysis provides a unique perspective that challenges readers to think deeply about the forces that shape our decisions and beliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dark-persuasion-by-joel-e-dimsdale-9780300271034","title":"Dark Persuasion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \"highly readable and compelling\" account (\u003ci\u003eScience\u003c\/i\u003e) of brainwashing’s pervasive role in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Riveting. . . . Dimsdale . . . shows how the art of dark persuasion a generation ago led almost inevitably to today’s misinformation, cyberbullying and cultlike behavior on the Internet.”—Dina Temple-Raston, \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis gripping book traces the evolution of brainwashing from its beginnings in torture and religious conversion into the age of neuroscience and social media. When Pavlov introduced scientific approaches, his research was enthusiastically supported by Lenin and Stalin, setting the stage for major breakthroughs in tools for social, political, and religious control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracing these developments through many of the past century’s major conflagrations, Dimsdale narrates how when World War II erupted, governments secretly raced to develop drugs for interrogation. Brainwashing returned to the spotlight during the Cold War in the hands of the North Koreans and Chinese. In response, a huge Manhattan Project of the Mind was established to study memory obliteration, indoctrination during sleep, and hallucinogens. Cults used the techniques as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNobel laureates, university academics, intelligence operatives, criminals, and clerics all populate this shattering and dark story—one that hasn’t yet ended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796210438380,"sku":"9780300271034","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24708083482294.jpg?v=1757084565"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/joel-e-dimsdale.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}