Edelman, Murray J.

The politics of misinformation / Murray Edelman. - Cambridge, UK ;;New York : Cambridge University Press, 2001 - xi, 139 p. 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-134) and index.

Summary: "The Politics of Misinformation is a critical examination of how and why the public has confidence in political progress and innovation even though most change is superficial. Concentrations of social and economic power produce illusions tha

0521801176;0521805104 (pb)


Communication in politics.;Communication;Rhetoric;Deception.;Elite (Social sciences)--Political aspects.;Political aspects.

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