Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media
Edward S. Herman
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Politics Economics History
Ever wondered how media bias and propaganda shape our understanding of global events?
Intrigued by the role of media in the Indo-china Wars and the impact of the 'worthy' and 'unworthy' victims narrative?
Curious about the U.S.'s involvement in Third World elections and the media's portrayal of it?
Discover the intriguing interplay of media, power, and propaganda in this eye-opening book.
Ever wondered how media bias and propaganda shape our understanding of global events?
Intrigued by the role of media in the Indo-china Wars and the impact of the 'worthy' and 'unworthy' victims narrative?
Curious about the U.S.'s involvement in Third World elections and the media's portrayal of it?
Discover the intriguing interplay of media, power, and propaganda in this eye-opening book.
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#1
Is Mass Media Just a Propaganda Machine for the Dominant Elite?
01 Jan 1970
01:48
01:48
#2
The Propaganda Paradox: A Tale of Worthy and Unworthy Victims in Media Bias
01 Jan 1970
02:22
02:22
#3
Did US Media Distort Perception of 1980s Elections in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua?
01 Jan 1970
02:30
02:30
#4
Media Propaganda: Unraveling SHK Model's Role in the 1981 KGB-Bulgarian Plot to Assassinate Pope John Paul II
01 Jan 1970
01:56
01:56
#5
Did Media Coverage of the Vietnam War Mislead the American Public?
01 Jan 1970
02:57
02:57
#6
Media Distortions and U.S. Involvement: Unmasking the Hidden Horrors of the Indochina Wars
01 Jan 1970
01:58
01:58
#7
Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
03:03
03:03
About Author
Edward S. Herman was an American economist, media analyst, and critic. He is best known for co-authoring the book "Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media" with Noam Chomsky, which explores how news is shaped and constrained by corporate and government interests. The book remains influential, providing a critical lens through which to assess the practices and biases of the mainstream media. Herman's work has had a lasting impact on the fields of media studies and political economy.
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