Stanley, Jason

How Propaganda Works

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ISBN 13:: 9780691173429
author:: Stanley, Jason
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Princeton University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 376
Dimensions:: 21.34 x 13.72 x 2.54 centimetres
Genre:: Nonfiction, Politics, History & Theory,
Condition:: New
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How Propaganda Works by Jason Stanley examines how propaganda operates subtly and undermines democracy. In this thought-provoking analysis, Stanley explores the ways in which language is used to influence public opinion and shape democratic discourse.

The author draws on a range of disciplines, including philosophy, politics, linguistics, and psychology, to demonstrate how propaganda can be used to mask undemocratic realities and perpetuate inequalities. By examining historical examples such as the restructuring of public education systems, Stanley sheds light on the mechanisms of propaganda and its impact on democratic societies.

Understanding propaganda is essential for preserving and protecting liberal democracies, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in politics, philosophy, or social justice.

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