Camp Concentration

"Camp Concentration" is a science fiction novel by Thomas M. Disch that explores themes of ethics, conformity, and the use of psychological and physical conditioning. Set in a dystopian future, it portrays a brutal government program where prisoners, often intellectually or physically gifted, are subjected to experiments that alter their minds and bodies. The story examines how these changes impact identity and morality, raising questions about control, free will, and the costs of societal progress. The novel uses its intense setting to provoke thought about authority, resistance, and human nature.