Description: Manufacturing Consentby Edward S. Herman, Noam Chomsky Synopsis: In their book, "Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media," Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky challenge the commonly held belief that the press is a relentless seeker of truth. Instead, they argue that a hidden elite consensus shapes the news, influencing everything from the framing of issues to the selection of topics. By dissecting the role of the marketplace and the economics of publishing, the authors reveal the propagandistic nature of mass media and provide readers with the tools to critically analyze and understand its function.Herman and Chomsky's work sheds light on the way in which the media landscape is influenced by powerful interests. They argue that the media, far from being independent and objective, are subject to the pressures of corporate ownership and advertising revenue. This leads to a narrow range of perspectives being presented to the public, with dissenting voices often marginalized or excluded altogether. The authors highlight the double standards employed by the media when reporting on different countries and conflicts, exposing the biases and distortions that result from these selective narratives.One of the key examples discussed in the book is the stark contrast in media coverage between the Russian invasion of Afghanistan and the American invasion of Vietnam. While the former was portrayed as an act of aggression, the latter was largely justified and even glorified. This discrepancy, according to Herman and Chomsky, can be atBook Information:ISBN 13: 9780099533115Publisher: RHUKYear: 1995Format: Paperback Shipping Shipping service:We strive to provide the best possible methods of shipping for your book, so that you buy from us without worrying about shipping time, extra charges, delays or any other hassles. US Shipping: Shipments to US lower 48 states will be shipped from our distribution point in US via USPS media mail / other domestic couriers with valid tracking information. UK Shipping: Shipments to UK are dispatched from India via couriers like Aramex, DHL etc. Australia Shipping: Shipments to A+NZ are dispatched from India via India Post, and couriers like Aramex, DHL etc. Larger shipments weighing around 20 pounds or more will be shipped directly from India via expedited mode. Shipments to all other countries will be shipped from our warehouse in India with valid tracking information. Delivery time: US delivery takes around 2-10 days. UK delivery takes around 2-3 weeks. ANZ delivery takes around 3-4 weeks. and 3-6 weeks for other countries. ReturnsReturns are accepted for the following conditions only: Item damaged in transit. ISBN number mismatch. Edition mismatch. Version mismatch. Returns NOT accepted for the following conditions (not limited to). Number of pages mismatch Weight mismatch Cover design mismatch (Cover design changes sometimes with reprints.) On grounds like: print too small, Paper too thin etc. These are decided by the publisher, we have no influence on it. Refund on ground that books are prints for sale in Indian Subcontinent only. Please note that the sale will be billed in India and then shipped abroad. PaymentPayment as advised by Ebay Please contact us if you have any questions. FeedbackBefore leaving a negative feedback, Please email us directly about your concern, we will do our best to resolve it.
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Author: Edward S. Herman, Noam Chomsky
Book Title: Manufacturing Consent
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Publisher: RHUK
Original Language: English
Publication Year: 1995
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