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Manufacturing Consent by Edward Herman & Noam Chomsky

Manufacturing Consent by Edward Herman & Noam Chomsky

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Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media
Manufacturing Consent, Edward S. Herman, Noam Chomsky, Mass Media, Propaganda Model, Political Economy, Media Criticism, Media Bias, American Politics, Third World Elections, US Wars, Indochina, Media Studies, Journalism, Political Influence, Critical Theory, New Introduction, Case Studies, Media Analysis

Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media

Overview

In Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media, Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky challenge the conventional image of the news media. With a new introduction that updates decades of influential research, this seminal work reveals how the mass media serve the interests of the powerful by defending the economic, social, and political agendas of privileged groups.

Synopsis

Based on a series of detailed case studies, including the media's contrasting treatment of "worthy" versus "unworthy" victims, and its handling of Third World elections and US wars against Indochina, Herman and Chomsky propose a groundbreaking Propaganda Model. This model explains how the media's behavior and performance are influenced by the dominant power structures within society. The new introduction extends the original analysis to cover additional applications, providing a comprehensive critique of media practices in both domestic and global contexts.

Key Themes

  • Media as a Tool of Power: How the mass media function to uphold the interests of the dominant elites.
  • Propaganda Model: An in-depth look at the framework that explains media bias and manipulation.
  • Case Studies in Media Behavior: Analysis of media coverage in various contexts, from humanitarian crises to political elections and military conflicts.
  • Updating the Conversation: New insights and applications of the Propaganda Model in today's rapidly changing media landscape.

Book Details

ISBN-13: 9780375714498
ISBN-10: 0679720340

Conclusion

Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media is a critical resource for anyone seeking to understand the true function of the mass media in shaping public discourse and advancing the interests of the powerful. Through meticulous research and persuasive analysis, Herman and Chomsky offer an indispensable critique of modern media practices—a work that continues to influence debates about journalism, democracy, and political power.

Dive into this seminal work to uncover the forces behind media manipulation and to gain fresh insights into the dynamics of power in our society.

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