The People Shapers
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
What happens when science gains the power to reshape the very essence of human nature? The People Shapers by Vance Packard presents a sobering and meticulously researched investigation into the rapidly advancing technologies and behavioural sciences that threaten to fundamentally alter human identity — from genetic engineering and behaviour modification to mind control and selective breeding. With the same incisive clarity that made Packard a celebrated social critic, this work chronicles the ambitions of scientists, corporations, and governments who seek to mould, manipulate, and manufacture human beings to suit their own ends. Packard argues with urgent conviction that society stands at a profound ethical crossroads, where the consequences of unchecked scientific power could permanently erode individual freedom and human dignity. His prose is accessible yet unrelenting, blending rigorous reportage with a deep moral seriousness that challenges readers to confront uncomfortable questions about consent, identity, and who holds the right to define what it means to be human. For anyone who has ever wondered where the boundaries of science should lie, The People Shapers delivers a warning that remains as chilling and relevant today as when it was first written.
Author: Vance Packard
Format: Hardback
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
What happens when science gains the power to reshape the very essence of human nature? The People Shapers by Vance Packard presents a sobering and meticulously researched investigation into the rapidly advancing technologies and behavioural sciences that threaten to fundamentally alter human identity — from genetic engineering and behaviour modification to mind control and selective breeding. With the same incisive clarity that made Packard a celebrated social critic, this work chronicles the ambitions of scientists, corporations, and governments who seek to mould, manipulate, and manufacture human beings to suit their own ends. Packard argues with urgent conviction that society stands at a profound ethical crossroads, where the consequences of unchecked scientific power could permanently erode individual freedom and human dignity. His prose is accessible yet unrelenting, blending rigorous reportage with a deep moral seriousness that challenges readers to confront uncomfortable questions about consent, identity, and who holds the right to define what it means to be human. For anyone who has ever wondered where the boundaries of science should lie, The People Shapers delivers a warning that remains as chilling and relevant today as when it was first written.