THE MAKING OF A MORON

by Niall Brennan ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 12, 1953

An individualistic and occasionally contentious inquiry into and commentary on man, and his working life, which begins with the successful use of mental defectives in industry, and leads on to the effect of industry on the healthier mentality. From factories to mills to department stores, a series of jobs-skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled has led to the observations here on the requisites of each, and the effects on the mind and morale of the worker. Among the conclusions reached are the fact that ""to be one thing, and to be doing something unrelated to it"" is difficult; that a job which is only a vehicle for getting money, security or status is dangerous; and that product or work for profit cannot replace production of work for use and service. All else leads to the ""making of a moron"" or the mutilation of man... A sardonic but stimulating and always thoughtful examination which has both psychological and philosophical implications.

Pub Date: Aug. 12, 1953

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Sheed & Ward

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 1, 1953

Categories: NONFICTION