Manufacturing Consent

Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media by Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky Pantheon Books Inc. (1 January 2002) Amazon First published in 1988, Manufacturing Consent is about the propaganda model of communication, a model advanced by economist Edward S. Herman and the "father of modern linguistics" Noam Chomsky. Media organisations function … Continue reading Manufacturing Consent →

The Brass Check

The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism by Upton Sinclair Lulu.com (1 January 2019) Amazon The Brass Check is Upton Sinclair's account of journalism as an industry, published in 1919. The term "brass check" refers to money given secretly to journalists for their service, as a sort of pay-for-play racket of the media ecosystem … Continue reading The Brass Check →

Trust Me, I’m Lying

Trust Me, I'm Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator by Ryan Holiday Portfolio (29 July 2012) Amazon What's it about?: Trust Me, I'm Lying is a breakdown of the economics of online media, and a warning about the dangers of fake news and traffic worship. Drawing on author Ryan Holiday's time in marketing, as well … Continue reading Trust Me, I’m Lying →

Morning in the Burned House

Morning in the Burned House: Poems by Margaret Atwood Ecco Press (5 September 2023) Amazon What's it about?: A collection of poems by legendary novelist, poet, and literary critic Margaret Atwood. The subject matter and themes have to do with grief, growth, and the loss of innocence, themes that are often found in her works. … Continue reading Morning in the Burned House →