{"title":"Edward S Herman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdward S Herman\u003c\/strong\u003e was a distinguished American economist, media scholar, and author known for his critical analyses of mass media and its influence on public perception. His works are essential for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of media, economics, and politics. One of his most renowned books, \u003cem\u003eManufacturing Consent\u003c\/em\u003e, co-authored with Noam Chomsky, provides a profound critique of how corporate media serves the agendas of powerful elite groups. Herman's insightful approach and meticulous research have earned his publications a place as foundational texts in media studies. Explore our collection of Edward S Herman's works to gain a deeper understanding of the structural biases and economic forces that shape the news and information we consume daily.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"manufacturing-consent","title":"Manufacturing Consent","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufacturing Consent\u003c\/em\u003e by Noam Chomsky and Edward S. Herman offers a critical examination of the news media and its role in shaping public perception. Far from the popular notion of the press as an obstinate seeker of truth, this book argues that news is heavily influenced by elite interests who control the marketplace and the economics of publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough meticulous analysis, the authors reveal how the structure of the media industry frames issues and selects topics that ultimately serve powerful corporate and governmental interests. By dissecting the mechanisms through which media institutions operate, Chomsky and Herman demonstrate the biases and double standards at play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book presents a comparative critique, contrasting media portrayals of various geopolitical events. It delves into the differing narratives provided for free elections, press freedom, and government repression in regions such as Nicaragua and El Salvador. It juxtaposes the Russian invasion of Afghanistan with the American invasion of Vietnam, showing the inconsistencies in media coverage. Further, it contrasts the media's representation of the genocide in Cambodia under a pro-American government with that under Pol Pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a compelling account that unearths the propagandist nature of mainstream communications media. It provides readers with the tools to critically evaluate the news and understand its function from a new perspective. \u003cem\u003eManufacturing Consent\u003c\/em\u003e ultimately encourages a more informed and discerning consumption of media content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45692245246188,"sku":"9780099533115","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780099533115.jpg?v=1725554561"},{"product_id":"manufacturing-consent-by-noam-chomsky-9781529944389","title":"Manufacturing Consent","description":"A detailed and compelling political study of how elite forces shape mass media\n\nThe classic political study of how elite forces shape mass media.\n\nEdward S Herman and Noam Chomsky investigate how an underlying elite consensus structures mainstream media. Here they skilfully dissect the way in which the marketplace and the economics of publishing significantly shape the news.\n\nThis book reveals how issues are framed and topics chosen, and the double standards underlying accounts of free elections, a free press, and governmental repression between Nicaragua and El Salvador; between the Russian invasion of Afghanistan and the American invasion of Vietnam; between the genocide in Cambodia under a pro-American government and genocide under Pol Pot.\n\nWhat emerges from this ground-breaking work is an account of just how propagandistic our mass media can be, and how we can learn to read them and see their function in a radically new way.","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288571658476,"sku":"9781529944389","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/482a932f0dcc11fbb2ea09970c9af0f4.jpg?v=1770606563"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/edward-s-herman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}