Propaganda: The Original 1928 Text — Audiobook

Who shapes what the public thinks?

“The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society.”
— Edward L. Bernays, 1928

With that sentence, Edward Bernays opened one of the most candid books ever written about organised persuasion. Propaganda describes the networks of political leaders, newspapers, associations, businesses and professional advisers that narrow public choices and give ideas their force.

Across eleven concise chapters, Bernays moves from the machinery of the “invisible government” to business, politics, education, social service, art and science. The examples belong to the 1920s; the methods remain immediately recognisable.

This complete, unabridged listening edition has been prepared from the original 1928 text and mastered for sustained audiobook listening.

What this edition includes

• Approximately 3 hours 40 minutes of narration
• 14 indexed tracks: opening credits, front matter, Chapters 1–11 and closing credits
• DRM-free M4B audiobook with chapter markers and embedded square cover
• 14 individually tagged DRM-free MP3 tracks for broad device compatibility
• Complimentary DRM-free EPUB eBook for reading, searching and following along

This is Bernays's original 1928 text. A later editorial introduction advertised on the current print cover is not included in this audio edition.

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