Review of The Control of the Social Mind

Abstract

Reviews the book, The Control of the Social Mind by Arland D. Weeks (see record 1923-10417-000 ). Speaking of social control through psychology, the author expresses the purpose of the book when he states at the end of the first chapter that "Psychology can indicate the mechanisms and resources; a social-moral conscience must set the course to be followed." In his own words his "purpose is to consider aspects of mind that have special significance for further social development and better ways of getting on together." The author opposes social inflexibility and recommends the adoption of experimental attitude toward social problems. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)