Herman, Edward S.

Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media

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ISBN 13:
9780099533115
author:
Herman, Edward S.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Vintage
language:
English
Publication Year:
1995
Pages:
432
Dimensions:
19.56 x 12.7 x 2.79 centimetres
Genre:
Media studies
Condition:
New
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Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media is a detailed and compelling study of how elite forces shape mass media. Edward S Herman and Noam Chomsky investigate how an underlying elite consensus structures mainstream media, revealing the significant impact of the marketplace and publishing economics on news coverage.

The authors skillfully dissect the framing of issues and the selection of topics, exposing double standards in accounts of free elections, a free press, and governmental repression in various contexts. This groundbreaking work provides a new perspective on the propagandistic nature of mass media, helping readers to better understand its function.

By examining the ways in which mass media shape public discourse, Manufacturing Consent offers a nuanced analysis of the complex relationships between media, power, and politics. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the role of media in shaping public opinion and policy.

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