Necessary Illusions: Thought Control in Democratic Societies

This introduces the propaganda model of media analysis, noting that resistance is possible, necessary & effective.PrefaceDemocracy & the mediaContaining the enemy The bounds of th expressibleAdjuncts of government The utility of interpretationsAppendix 1/The propaganda model: some methodological considerations On critical balance Appendix 2/The containment doctrine The red scare Appendix 3/The sanctity of borders Appendix 4/The craft of "historical engineering"The obligation of silence The summits The media & international opinionDemolishing the accords Appendix 5/The US & Costa Rican democracy"The evil scourge of terrorism" Heroes & devils The "peace process" in the Middle East The best defense La Prensa & its colleagues "The courage to preserve civil liberties"The continuing struggleNotesIndex