Propaganda
The Formation of Men's Attitudes
$37.40
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
12 January 1973
Summary
From one of the greatest French philosophers of the 19th century, comes a seminal study and critique of propaganda. Taking not only a psychological approach, but a sociological approach as well, Ellul’s book outlines the taxonomy for propaganda, and ultimately, its destructive nature towards democracy. Drawing from his own experiences fighting for the French resistance against the Vichy regime, Ellul offers a unique insight into the propaganda machine.
“A far more frightening work tha…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780394718743 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0394718747 |
| Author: | Jacques Ellul |
| Publisher: | Vintage |
| Imprint: | Random House USA Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 12 January 1973 |
| Weight: | 215g |
| Dimensions: | 183mm x 109mm x 19mm |
| Series: | Vintage |
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Critics Review
“A far more frightening work than any of the nightmare novels of George Orwell. With the logic which is the great instrument of French thought, [Ellul] explores and attempts to prove the thesis that propaganda, whether its ends are demonstrably good or bad, is not only destructive to democracy, it is perhaps the most serious threat to humanity operating in the modern world.” —Los Angeles “The theme of Propaganda is quite simply … that when our new technology encompasses any culture or society, the result is propaganda… . Ellul has made many splendid contributions in this book.” —Book Week“Ellul’s work is brilliant, thoroughgoing, frightening.” —Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Jacques Ellul
Jacques Ellul was a professor at the University of Bordeaux. He is the author of Propaganda, The Subversion of Christianity, and The Technological Society.
William H. Vanderburg is the director of the Center for Technology and Social Development at the University of Toronto. He is the author of The Growth of Minds and Cultures and The Labyrinth of Technology.
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