Review: Age of Propaganda: The Everyday Use and Abuse of Persuasion
Nutzerbericht - Jonathan Jeckell - GoodreadsThe text was easy to read and engaging, but a little verbose in making it conversational. I wish the topics were organized a little bit better to summarize or group different forms of persuasion a ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Age of Propaganda: The Everyday Use and Abuse of Persuasion
Nutzerbericht - Jennifer Whiteside - GoodreadsThis book was very well written and highly readable for a slightly dry subject. It's a must-read for anyone subjected to advertising or political campaigning. The book points out the ways that advertisers and campaigners use emotions, messengers, and information to sway our thinking. Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Age of Propaganda: The Everyday Use and Abuse of Persuasion
Nutzerbericht - Ben - GoodreadsMore a scholarly read than entertaining, but highly informative. Seeing how widely spread the abuse side of the spectrum is frustrating! You wonder why people aren't more aware of the manipulative tricks that media&advertisers use, that's explained too. Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Age of Propaganda: The Everyday Use and Abuse of Persuasion
Nutzerbericht - Thorlaug Agustsdottir - GoodreadsA very good book. Read as part of my studies in International Affairs at Copenhagen University, much thanks to Professor Bryder for introducing us to it. Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Age Of Propaganda : The Everyday Use And Abuse Of Persuasion
Nutzerbericht - Rebecca - GoodreadsThis book is very dense. I found it was very thought-provoking and highly relevant. As someone experiencing my first US election while in the country, I can identify many of the techniques being used. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in critical thinking and free thought. Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Age of Propaganda: The Everyday Use and Abuse of Persuasion
Nutzerbericht - MM - GoodreadsHighly readable, interesting ideas, good syntheses of some of the research on persuasion, propaganda and media effects more generally. I use this to teach a course in "media criticism" and I enjoy working with the class on this one. Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Age of Propaganda: The Everyday Use and Abuse of Persuasion
Nutzerbericht - Julie - GoodreadsI don't usually list academic books, but I'm really enjoying this one. Very good read - and funny too. Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Age Of Propaganda : The Everyday Use And Abuse Of Persuasion
Nutzerbericht - Michelle - GoodreadsThis is an enlightening book. We all get trapped by the misuse and abuse of persuasion sometimes. This helps identify it and understand why we are so influenced by people. Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Age of Propaganda: The Everyday Use and Abuse of Persuasion
Nutzerbericht - Mollyrose - Goodreadsrepetitive, but great for quotes Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Age of Propaganda: The Everyday Use and Abuse of Persuasion
Nutzerbericht - Rachel - GoodreadsInteresting take on persuasion and sales tactics. I found this to be a useful, readable book. I found their debunking of the myth of subconscious advertising's influence most intriguing. School. Vollständige Rezension lesen
