Edwards, David
Propaganda Blitz
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745338118
- author:
- Edwards, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pluto Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.24 kg
- Genre:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.32 kg, Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Media Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The corporate media's influence on our perception of reality is profound. Propaganda Blitz reveals how powerful interests shape the news we consume, often distorting the truth and hiding real issues from public view. Through in-depth analysis, this book exposes the top-down campaigns behind key news stories, including war reporting and the credibility of prominent figures. It also sheds light on the media's role in shaping public opinion, particularly during high-stakes events like the Scottish independence referendum and debates over healthcare and climate change. By uncovering the mechanisms behind 'objective' journalism and the spread of misinformation, Propaganda Blitz offers a crucial critique of the corporate media landscape and provides a model for alternative forms of media activism.