textbooks covering media, spin, manipulation

[Kali]

From another list I am on:

I am preparing to teach a course on "media: accuracy and reliability"
I would like to assign at least 4-5 textbooks.
Lest I miss a good book, before finalizing my list, I would like to ask my
radio friends for suggestions.
If you know of any textbooks that you think is a must read on the subject of
media, spin, manipulation, (how they are used, how to spot them, who does
it, why they do it, etc.) please let me know.

Thanks good DUers I know you all can probably help.

[Idealism]

1. I think Naomi Klein's book "No Logo" is a good place to start

I know it isn't a magazine but it is still a good place to start.

[JeffR]

2. David Brock:

http://www.amazon.com/Blinded-Right-Ex-Conservative-David-Brock/dp/1400047285

http://www.amazon.com/Republican-Noise-Machine-Right-Wing-Democracy/dp/0307236897/ref=sr_1_2/184-4884779-5234037?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229136545&sr=1-2

[Ichingcarpenter]

3. I have a few but not knowing your class level

You might consider integrating these into your curriculum




Not the whole book but the explanations
of Newspeak the epilogues and glossaries


Nineteen Eighty-four: A Novel
By George Orwell, Thomas Pynchon, Erich Fromm
Contributor Thomas Pynchon, Erich Fromm
Published by Plume, 2003
ISBN 0452284236, 9780452284234
339 pages



One of the best books on my list


Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man
By Marshall McLuhan
Published by Routledge, 2001
ISBN 041525549X, 9780415255493
392 pages


This was put out in the United States as an academic study
its rather straight forward

Propaganda: Its Psychology and Technique
By Leonard William Doob
Published by H. Holt and company, 1935
Original from the University of California
Digitized Dec 13, 2007
424 pages



This explains the use of Propaganda by the Bushies



Propaganda: with an introduction by Mark Crispin Miller
By Edward L. Bernays, Mark Crispin Miller
Contributor Edward L. Bernays, Mark Crispin Miller
Published by Ig Publishing, 2004
ISBN 0970312598, 9780970312594
168 pages

[Jackpine Radical]

4. Here are a few.

Rampton & Stauber, The Best War Ever: Lies, Damned Lies, and the Mess in Iraq
...and have a look at everything else by these authors (e.g. Toxic Sludge is Good for You, about the PR industry)

Edward Bernays, Propaganda (new foreword by Mark Crispin Miller)

David Brock, Blinded by the Right

Barsamian & Chomsky, Propaganda and the Public Mind

Joseph H. Boyett, Won't Get Fooled Again: A Voter's Guide to Seeing Through the Lies, Getting Past the Propaganda and Choosing the Best Leaders



The list is actually nearly endless.

[SoCalDem]

5. Critical thinking has to come first..to aid in spotting it..here's a good source

http://www.freeinquiry.com/critical-thinking.html

[Kali]

6. looks like some good stuff - thanks everybody

will add to MY reading list too

[Fireweed247]

7. Militainment is a really good video on the subject

It is set up in segments perfect for classes to watch then discuss.
You can download it for free
http://torrentfreak.com/documentary-militainment-inc-war-as-entertainment/

I highly recommend everyone see this actually, and show it to your kids!

[malaise]

8. Include Al Gore's The Assault on Reason

and Chomsky of course.

[Adsos Letter]

9. His writing requires strict concentration....

and I would not use him for a class assigned reading, however...

Propaganda: The Formation of Men's Attitudes by Jacques Ellul provides a lot to ponder.

It is a bit dated, technology-wise, but addresses basics about human psychology and persuasion.

http://www.amazon.com/Propaganda-Formation-Attitudes-Jacques-Ellul/dp/0394718747/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229146741&sr=1-2

[stuckinlodi]

10. Adbusters Magazine has a whole curriculum available for teachers n/t.