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Necessary Illusions : Thought Control in Democratic Societies

by Noam Chomsky
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Exposing subversive forces of media control.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how the media can be used to manipulate public opinion in democratic societies. Chomsky exposes the hidden subversive tactics used by the media to control the masses and offers insights into how democracy can be strengthened through the democratization of the media. Users who enjoy challenging their assumptions and beliefs will love this book.

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ISBN: 9780887845741
Authors: Noam Chomsky
Publisher: House of Anansi Press
Date of Publication: 2013-09-21
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Economics, Politics, Philosophy, Sociology
Related Topics: Politics, Sociology, Society, Sociology, History, Society, Political Science, History, History, Economics, Politics
Goodreads rating: 4.12
(rated by 1471 readers)

Description

In his 1988 CBC Massey Lecture, Noam Chomsky inquires into the nature of the media in a political system where the population cannot be disciplined by force and thus must be subjected to more subtle forms of ideological control. Specific cases are illustrated in detail, using the U.S. media primarily but also media in other societies. Chomsky considers how the media might be democratized (as part of the general problem of developing more democratic institutions) in order to offer citizens broader and more meaningful participation in social and political life.
 

Exposing subversive forces of media control.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how the media can be used to manipulate public opinion in democratic societies. Chomsky exposes the hidden subversive tactics used by the media to control the masses and offers insights into how democracy can be strengthened through the democratization of the media. Users who enjoy challenging their assumptions and beliefs will love this book.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.