Propaganda and American Democracy /

Propaganda has become an inescapable part of modern American society. On a daily basis, news outlets, politicians, and the entertainment industry -- with motives both dubious and well-intentioned -- launch propagandistic appeals. In Propaganda and American Democracy, eight writers explore various as...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Snow, Nancy
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Baton Rouge : Louisiana State University Press, 2014.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Propaganda, American.
Propaganda.
Politics and government
SOCIAL SCIENCE > General.
Propagande americaine.
Propagande > États-Unis.
Propaganda > United States.
United States.
États-Unis > Politique et gouvernement.
United States > Politics and government.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Propaganda has become an inescapable part of modern American society. On a daily basis, news outlets, politicians, and the entertainment industry -- with motives both dubious and well-intentioned -- launch propagandistic appeals. In Propaganda and American Democracy, eight writers explore various aspects of modern propaganda and its impact. Contributors include leading scholars in the field of propaganda studies: Anthony Pratkanis tackles the thorny issue of the inherent morality of propaganda; J. Michael Sproule explores the extent to which propaganda permeates the U.S. news media.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:1 online resource (232 pages).
ISBN:9780807154151

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