Picture 1 of 1
Gallery
Picture 1 of 1
Have one to sell?
Virus of the Mind: The New Science of the Meme by Brodie, Richard HC DJ ** NEW
US $4.72
Approximately£3.52
Condition:
New
A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the seller's listing for full details.
- Buy it nowVirus of the Mind: The New Science of the Meme by Brodie, Richard HC DJ ** NEW
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Postage:
US $5.22 (approx £3.89) USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Taylor, Michigan, United States
Save on combined postage
Delivery:
Estimated between Wed, 30 Jul and Tue, 5 Aug to 94104
Returns:
No returns accepted.
Payments:
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:375030297144
Item specifics
- Condition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Product Group
- Book
- Weight
- 0 lbs
- IsTextBook
- Yes
- ISBN
- 9781401924683
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HAY House, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1401924689
ISBN-13
9781401924683
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71128535
Product Key Features
Book Title
Virus of the Mind : the New Science of the Meme
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Personal Growth / General, Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics
Genre
Self-Help, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
19.8 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2008-046359
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
302
Synopsis
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. In Virus of the Mind, Richard Brodie carefully builds on the work of scientists Richard Dawkins, Douglas Hofstadter, Daniel Dennett, and others who have become fascinated with memes and their potential impact on our lives. But Richard goes beyond science and dives into the meat of the issue: is the emergence of this new science going to have an impact on our lives like the emergence of atomic physics did in the Cold War? He would say the impact will be at least as great. While atomic bombs affect everybody's life, virusesof the mind touch lives in a more personal and more pernicious way. Mind viruses have already infected governments, educational systems, and inner cities, leading to some of the most pervasive and troublesome problems of society today: youth gangs, the welfare cycle, the deterioration of the public schools, and ever-growing government bureaucracy. Viruses of the mind are not a future worry: they are here with us now and are evolving to become better and better at their job of infecting us. The recent explosion of mass media and the information superhighway has made the earth a prime breeding ground for virusesof the mind. Will there be a mental plague? Will only some of us survive with our free will intact? Richard Brodie weaves together science, ethics, and current events as he raises these and other very disturbing questions about memes., 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. In Virus of the Mind, Richard Brodie carefully builds on the work of scientists Richard Dawkins, Douglas Hofstadter, Daniel Dennett, and others who have become fascinated with memes and their potential impact on our lives. But Richard goes beyond science and dives into the meat of the issue: is the emergence of this new science going to have an impact on our lives like the emergence of atomic physics did in the Cold War? He would say the impact will be at least as great. While atomic bombs affect everybody's life, viruses of the mind touch lives in a more personal and more pernicious way. Mind viruses have already infected governments, educational systems, and inner cities, leading to some of the most pervasive and troublesome problems of society today: youth gangs, the welfare cycle, the deterioration of the public schools, and ever-growing government bureaucracy. Viruses of the mind are not a future worry: they are here with us now and are evolving to become better and better at their job of infecting us. The recent explosion of mass media and the information superhighway has made the earth a prime breeding ground for viruses of the mind. Will there be a mental plague? Will only some of us survive with our free will intact? Richard Brodie weaves together science, ethics, and current events as he raises these and other very disturbing questions about memes.
LC Classification Number
HM626.B76 2009
Item description from the seller
About this seller
Little Biddies
100% positive Feedback•17K items sold
Registered as a private sellerThereby, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. eBay buyer protection still applies to most purchases.
Popular categories from this shop
Seller Feedback (9,331)
- l***r (134)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe shipping was fast and the packaging was excellent. The item was as described and represented in the photos. Very good communications. I would recommend and buy from this seller again.Reticulated Etched Stoneware Luminary Candle Holder Studio Art Pottery 6” SIGNED (#375053117806)
- g***l (212)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasewell packaged and shipped quickly. Figures were as described and good value.
- l***e- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat transaction. Shipped quick and packaged well. As described.
Product ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 29 Dec, 2020
One of those books everyone should read,
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale
- 29 May, 2024
All good.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale
More to explore:
Little Biddies
100% positive Feedback•17K items sold
Registered as a private sellerThereby, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. eBay buyer protection still applies to most purchases.
Popular categories from this shop
Seller Feedback (9,331)
- l***r (134)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe shipping was fast and the packaging was excellent. The item was as described and represented in the photos. Very good communications. I would recommend and buy from this seller again.Reticulated Etched Stoneware Luminary Candle Holder Studio Art Pottery 6” SIGNED (#375053117806)
- g***l (212)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasewell packaged and shipped quickly. Figures were as described and good value.
- l***e- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat transaction. Shipped quick and packaged well. As described.