How Mumbo-Jumbo Conquered the World. Book Summary

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Francis Wheen

What’s inside

This book is an engaging critique of modern society’s increasing reliance on pseudoscientific jargon and frustrating bureaucracy.

You’ll Learn

  • Gaining insight into the influence of language in society
  • Understanding the impact of pseudoscience
  • Learning about the complexity of modern bureaucracy
  • Developing critical thinking skills

Key Points

  • The rise of pseudoscience and its impact
  • The increasing complexity of bureaucracy
  • Critical analysis of modern society
  • The power of language in shaping society
  • The danger of unchecked jargon

Who’s it For

  • Sociologists
  • Historians
  • Those interested in social criticism and analysis
  • People interested in language and communication

About the author

Francis Wheen is a renowned British journalist and author, known for his incisive social commentaries.