The Brain Changers: Scientists and the New Mind Control
by Pines, Maya
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
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Rapid River, Michigan, United States
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About This Item
757 Third Avenue, New York: Harcourt Brace Javonovich. Inc. , 1973. Stated First Edition at copyright page; letter-line beginning w/B. Violet cloth boards, fuscia metallic spine titles, light shelf wear, toning. Pages near fine. Several illustrations. Small owner's stamp at front endpaper and half-title page: "Robert Ducuio". Bind fine; hinges intact. Bold white w/orange and black titled dust wrapper, light shelf wear; unpriced, protected in new clear sleeve. Classic wrapper design diplays two closer mugs shots in bright orange w/big black block titles. Includes detailed ten page index. Near fine scarcity in same wrapper. "Every advance, Maya Pines writes, leads to more questions: 'brain changes - and their regulation - should and will become increasingly an issue for public debate. This book must direct attention to the social responsibility of the scientist, and will be essential reading for all those, among the general public no less than scientists, who wish to participate in the critical choices ahead." Contents: "Acknowledgements; A new power over the brain; Learning the language of the brain; Remote control of the brain: through pain and pleasure; Controlling one's own brain waves: the world of bio-feedback; Drugs: the easiest way to change the brain; Changing the baby's brain: can intelligence, emotionality and sex be changed at will?; Which half of your brain is dominant: and can you change it?; Improving or destroying memory; The control of violence; Where are 'they' going; and, an Index". 248 pages. Insured post.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.
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- Bookseller
- BiblioStax (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 021647
- Title
- The Brain Changers: Scientists and the New Mind Control
- Author
- Pines, Maya
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Harcourt Brace Javonovich. Inc.
- Place of Publication
- 757 Third Avenue, New York
- Date Published
- 1973
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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