Manufacturing Consent
The classic analysis of how power shapes the news
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4.5 • 15 Ratings
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Publisher Description
A foundational text on media, propaganda and democracy.
First published in 1988 and still startlingly relevant, Manufacturing Consent lays bare the economic and political forces that influence mass media. In this seminal work, linguist Noam Chomsky and economist Edward Herman argue that the press serves powerful interests, not public truth - subtly filtering stories through ownership, advertising and ideology.
Clear, uncompromising and deeply researched, it remains an essential guide for anyone who wants to understand how information becomes persuasion in modern society. Perfect for readers of The Shock Doctrine and On Tyranny, this is a critical framework for decoding today’s news environment.
Customer Reviews
Essential reading
This book was necessary reading when first published but since then media ownership has concentrated even further and become an even more vital tool to get us all singing from the same corporate hymn sheet.
Media literacy is crucial for everyone in the 21st century and this book is a must-read classic.