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How mumbo-jumbo conquered the world : a short history of modern delusions

by Francis Wheen

A study of the decline of Enlightenment values and the rise of irrationalism, superstition, and emotionalism since 1979. The text analyses how theocracy and post-modern relativism have replaced reason and progress in global politics and culture.

Accession 19225 ISBN 0007140967 Publisher Fourth Estate
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