The Abuse of Power in George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four

Book Overview

War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength. The mantra of authoritarian government in George Orwell's dystopian novel pulls conventional wisdom inside-out, leaving characters, and readers, compelled to peek under the surface for meaning and truth. This informative edition provides an in-depth examination of abuse of power as presented in 1984, as well as contemporary perspectives on this issue. Discussions include the potential danger...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737748052
• ISBN13: 9780737748055
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12