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[–] 9 points 5 months ago (2 children)

I know it's very, very cliche to mention Manufacturing Consent these days, but anyone who hasn't read it really should get ahold of a copy and at least read the first 2 or 3 chapters.

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  • [–] 2 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    Never heard of it. Tell me why?

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  • [–] 3 points 5 months ago*

    Like its title suggests, it delves into the ways in which popular consent is manufactured via the media (at the time - 1988 - mostly print, radio, and television). It's thoroughly convincing and is that rare type of book that can discuss research without alienating casual readers. Highly recommended.

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  • [+] 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 child)
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  • [–] 2 points 5 months ago

    I've never read the Parenti book. Thanks for the recommendation.

    Pretty heartbreaking about Chomsky and Epstein. But, you're right about Manufacturing Consent. Actually, Chomsky wasn't much more than an editor. All of the key concepts and the methodology were Herman's. Sure, the book wouldn't have been so popular without Chomsky's participation, but Herman could have written the book on his own, no question.

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