Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism: A Study of Brainwashing in China
A pioneering psychological study of brainwashing and ideological control in China, based on interviews with former prisoners and detailed analysis of thought reform methods.
About This Book
This book presents a detailed examination of thought reform techniques employed in mid-20th century China.
The author draws on firsthand interviews to document patterns of psychological coercion and ideological conversion.
Key concepts such as milieu control, mystical manipulation, and demand for purity are explored through case studies.
The work analyzes how totalist environments shape belief systems and personal identity.
Readers gain insight into the broader implications of these methods for understanding authoritarian influence.
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