Noam Chomsky

Edward S. Herman

An intellectual dissection of the modern media to show how an underlying economics of publishing warps the news.

The Political Economy of the Mass Media

Manufacturing Consent

Examines the political role played by the media in shaping events, assesses the relationship between the media and the corporations that control and finance them, and discusses the fine distinctions between news and propaganda.

This book is very carefully argued and I think it’s difficult to disagree with it’s thesis. Especially in light of how well the propaganda model explains US media coverage of Palestine

Soham Dasgupta

I see a lot of brainwashed 'murkkkans have issues with this book and with Chomksy in general. Good. If you still love USA after reading this book... yikes.

Swastik

Excellent book! Very detailed, though the details sometimes make it a bit difficult to read.

Opens an entire new world to you and makes you question how the media operates and reports.

Azrael Montana

Mandatory reading for anybody living in really existing capitalist societies. The propaganda model is an incredibly useful analytical tool and theory that helps understand what is ideology, how it comes about and how it is enforced in modern societies. The methodical analysis and calm presentation of facts on a level of detail that is just staggering is what makes this book such a gripping reading experience.
A must read to help develop a deep understanding of how ideology and propaganda work in free societies. Back then as well as today.

Dianna Jorgenson

If I wasn't in a class that required me to read this, I never would've picked it up. The topics themselves were interesting, but the language and the lack of voice were boring. A difficult read even for an avid reader.

Manufacturing Consent The Political Economy of the Mass Media

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