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Aldous Huxley
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
176
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a non-fiction collection of critical essays that examines how science-driven optimism and social engineering shape modern society. It investigates the origins and consequences of propaganda, advertising, and centralized control, with a central concern for how individual freedom can be safeguarded in the face of powerful institutions. Written for adults and students of literature, politics, and media studies, the tone is urgent yet thoughtful—driven by a hope that informed citizens can defend autonomy and civil liberties.
Presented as concise, argument-driven essays, the work blends historical context with contemporary analysis. It makes complex ideas approachable through concrete examples from social and political life, inviting readers to weigh technological progress against personal rights. The reading experience is thoughtful and provocative, encouraging active reflection on how media, policy, and power shape everyday life. For learners, key concepts include overpopulation, propaganda, advertising, government influence, and the ethics of scientific advancement, with accessible discussions that sharpen media literacy and critical thinking.
Readers finish with a sharpened lens on how ideas about technology, power, and society intersect. The work builds confidence in evaluating media messages, understanding political influence, and recognizing the importance of civil liberties in a rapidly changing world. It leaves a lasting impression about the ongoing relevance of thoughtful civic discourse and the defense of humane values in public life.
Product Details
Author
Aldous Huxley
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
176
Language
English
SKU
9780099458234
ISBN
9780099458234
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x1.1x19.8cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 699
₹ 665
₹ 34 Off