Necessary Illusions: Thought Control in Democratic Societies
By Noam Chomsky
Read by Kevin Stillwell
Unabridged
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2 Formats: CD
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2 Formats: Library CD
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ISBN: 9781721345052
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ISBN: 9781721345052
| Runtime: | 18.24 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Political Science |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
In his 1988 CBC Massey Lecture, Noam Chomsky inquires into the nature of the media in a political system where the population cannot be disciplined by force and thus must be subjected to more subtle forms of ideological control. Specific cases are illustrated in detail, using the U.S. media primarily but also media in other societies. Chomsky considers how the media might be democratized (as part of the general problem of developing more democratic institutions) in order to offer citizens broader and more meaningful participation in social and political life.
Author
Author Bio: Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky is known throughout the world for his political and philosophical writings as well as for his groundbreaking linguistics work. He is the author of over one hundred books on such topics as war, politics, dissent, and mass media, and his work is widely credited with having revolutionized the field of modern linguistics. His numerous bestselling political works have been translated into scores of languages worldwide. He is a professor emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD, Library CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Political Science |
| Runtime: | 18.24 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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