Book description
"Bernays' honest and practical manual provides much insight into some of the most powerful and influential institutions of contemporary industrial state capitalist democracies."--Noam Chomsky "The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country."--Edward Bernays A seminal and controversial figure in the history of political thought and public relations, Edward Bernays (1891-1995), pioneered the scientific technique of shaping and manipulating public opinion, which he famously dubbed "engineering of consent." During World War I, he was an integral part of the U.S. Committee on Public Information (CPI), a powerful propaganda apparatus that was mobilized to package, advertise and sell the war to the American people as one that would "Make the World Safe for Democracy." The CPI would become the blueprint in which marketing strategies for future wars would be based upon. Bernays applied the techniques he had learned in the CPI and, incorporating some of the ideas of Walter Lipmann, as well as his uncle, Sigmund Freud, became an outspoken proponent of propaganda as a tool for democratic and corporate manipulation of the population. His 1928 bombshell Propaganda lays out his eerily prescient vision for using propaganda to regiment the collective mind in a variety of areas, including government, politics, art, science and education. To read this book today is to frightfully comprehend what our contemporary institutions of government and business have become in regards to organized manipulation of the masses.
Sky Trinity
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Fire Feline
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Crazy Eights
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Steel Heart
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Hightower
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Jester
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Criss Cross
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Squatch
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Cool Law Topping
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Judge
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Psycho Thinker
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Sugar Hiccup
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Crumb Cake
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Mud Pie Man
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Sienna Princess
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Demo Tequila
Audiobooks have become a source of inspiration and motivation, thanks to this app. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks is a hassle-free process, regardless of the source. Adjustable playback speed is a brilliant feature. It adds a layer of customization to my audiobook enjoyment. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. I can focus on challenging content.
Omega Sub
Thanks to ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks without the need for constant synchronization. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
Accidental Genius
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Dora the Destroyer
Audiobooks have brought a new level of enjoyment to my daily workout routine. I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in stories with this app. Noise reduction and tone changing are awesome features.
Eye Devil
ππ Falling asleep to audiobooks has never been easier β this app's soothing voices π΄π§ The noise reduction feature in ListenBook Pro is a game-changer for enjoying clear recordings. The sleep timer is a lifesaver. I fall asleep listening to my books every night. I love the ability to change the font size. It makes reading the titles so easy.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience