Propaganda: The Formation of Men's AttitudesThis seminal study and critique of propaganda from one of the greatest French philosophers of the 20th century is as relevant today as when it was first published in 1962. Taking not only a psychological approach, but a sociological approach as well, Ellul’s book outlines the taxonomy for propaganda, and ultimately, it’s 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. |
Contents
INTERNAL CHARACTERISTICS | |
CATEGORIES OF PROPAGANDA | |
The Conditions for the Existence | |
OBJECTIVE CONDITIONS OF TOTAL PROPAGANDA | |
The Necessity for Propaganda | |
THE INDIVIDUALS NECESSITY | |
Psychological Effects | |
The SocioPolitical Effects | |
EFFECTS ON THE STRUCTURE OF PUBLIC OPINION | |
PROPAGANDA AND GROUPING | |
PROPAGANDA AND DEMOCRACY | |
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