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Virus of the mind : the new science of the meme / Richard Brodie.
Publication details: Carlsbad, Calif. : Hay House, 2011.Edition: 5th Hay House edDescription: xxiii, 249 p. ; 23 cmISBN:- 9781401924690 (trade pbk.) :
- 1401924697 (trade pbk.) :
- HM626 .B76 2010
Contents:
Subject: Virus of the Mind is the first popular book devoted to the science of memetics, a controversial new field that transcends psychology, biology, anthropology, and cognitive science. Memetics is the science of memes, the invisible but very real DNA of human society.
Memes -- Mind and behavior -- Viruses -- Evolution -- The evolution of memes -- Sex : the root of all evolution -- Survival and fear -- How we get programmed -- Cultural viruses -- The memetics of religion -- Designer viruses (how to start a cult) -- Disinfection.
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American University in Dubai | American University in Dubai | Main Collection | HM 626 .B76 2010 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 5080903 |
Includes index.
Originally published: Seattle, Wash. : Integral Press, c1996.
Memes -- Mind and behavior -- Viruses -- Evolution -- The evolution of memes -- Sex : the root of all evolution -- Survival and fear -- How we get programmed -- Cultural viruses -- The memetics of religion -- Designer viruses (how to start a cult) -- Disinfection.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-234) index.
Virus of the Mind is the first popular book devoted to the science of memetics, a controversial new field that transcends psychology, biology, anthropology, and cognitive science. Memetics is the science of memes, the invisible but very real DNA of human society.
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