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Author Chomsky, Noam.

Title Necessary illusions : thought control in democratic societies / Noam Chomsky
Published London : Pluto, 1989
1989

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Description 422 pages
Contents 1. Democracy and the media -- 2. Containing the enemy -- 3. The bounds of The expressible -- 4. Adjuncts of Government -- 5. The utility of interpretations. Appendix I: 1. The propaganda model:some methodological considerations -- 2. On critical balance. Appendix II: 1. The containment doctrine -- 2. The red scare. Appendix III: 1. The sanctity of borders. Appendix IV: 1. The craft of "historical engineering" -- 2. The obligation of silence -- 3. The summits -- 4. The media and international opinion -- 5. Demolishing the accords. Appendix V: 1. The U.S. and Costa Rican democracy -- 2. "The evil scourge of terrorism" -- 3. Heroes and devils -- 4. The "Peace Process" in the Middle East -- 5. The best defense -- 6. "La Prensa" and its colleagues -- 7. "The courage to preserve civil liberties" -- 8. The continuing struggle
Notes Includes index
Western World. Mass communication. Policies of governments (BNB/PRECIS)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-412)
Notes Originally published Boston : South End Press, 1989
Subject Civil rights.
Freedom of information.
Mass media policy.
Mass media -- Censorship.
Mass media -- Political aspects.
LC no. bnb74530380
ISBN 0745303803