Manipulation of Minds

A Nation of Fliers examines the rise of aviation in Germany, from its beginnings through the eve of World War II, to illuminate the relationship between technology and culture during the Nazi period. It is not only an interesting book but a profound one.

We take it for granted that technology is somehow the base of modern society, yet insufficient attention has been paid to how technology shapes our society and culture. How, for example, have technological advances shaped popula...