Description
A landmark work of political thought, this book examines how citizens understand public affairs and how democratic decisions are shaped by information, perception, and social influence. It explores the powerful role of newspapers and other media in constructing the mental pictures through which people interpret a complex world, raising enduring questions about truth, bias, and civic responsibility. Combining sharp journalism with penetrating social analysis, the book challenges idealized assumptions about democracy while offering ideas that remain central to political communication and media studies.
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paperback
Free Press Paperbacks
Published Jan 1, 1997
272 pages
ISBN: 9780684833279
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First Published
1922
Language
eng
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