Brainwashing: The Science of Thought Control by Kathleen Taylor, explores the concept of brainwashing, examining its historical uses, psychological mechanisms, and societal implications. Taylor analyzes various methods of influence, ranging from coercive techniques used in cults and political regimes to subtler forms of persuasion in advertising and education. Through case studies and scientific insights from psychology and neuroscience, the book questions the existence of a singular "brainwashing" process, suggesting it's better understood as a collection of known techniques of non-consensual mind change. Ultimately, the text investigates the fragility and malleability of the human mind and our susceptibility to ideological and social pressures.