Brave New World Revisited (p.S.) [Paperback]

When the novelBrave New Worldfirst appeared in 1932, its shocking analysis of a scientific dictatorship seemed a projection into the remote future. Here, in one of the most important and fascinating books of his career, Aldous Huxley uses his tremendous knowledge of human relations to compare the modern-day world with his prophetic fantasy. He scrutinizes threats to humanity, such as overpopulation, propaganda, and chemical persuasion, and explains why we have found it virtually impossible to avoid them.Brave New World Revisitedis a trenchant plea that humankind should educate itself for freedom before it is too late.Brave New World Revisted(first published in 1958) is not a reissue or revision of 0060850523Brave New World.Brave New Worldis a novel, whereasBrave New World Revistedis a nonfiction exploration of the themes inBrave New World.

When the novelBrave New Worldfirst appeared in 1932, its shocking analysis of a scientific dictatorship seemed a projection into the remote future. Here, in one of the most important and fascinating books of his career, Aldous Huxley uses his tremendous knowledge of human relations to compare the modern-day world with his prophetic fantasy. He scrutinizes threats to humanity, such as overpopulation, propaganda, and chemical persuasion, and explains why we have found it virtually impossible to avoid them.Brave New World Revisitedis a trenchant plea that humankind should educate itself for freedom before it is too late.