Manufacturing Consent by Mark Achbar
Noam Chomsky and the Media
This influential work explores the intricate relationship between mass media and power structures, arguing that media outlets serve as tools for propagating the interests of dominant elite groups. It introduces the "propaganda model," which outlines how media content is shaped by factors such as ownership, advertising, sourcing, flak, and anti-communism, ultimately leading to a narrow range of discourse that supports the status quo. Through detailed analysis, it reveals how public consent is manufactured, subtly influencing perceptions and maintaining societal control.
- Published
- 1988
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- English
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