or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
 
More Buying Choices
16 used & new from £7.50
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Necessary Illusions: Thought Control in Democratic Societies (Pluto classic)
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images
Publisher: learn how customers can search inside this book.

Necessary Illusions: Thought Control in Democratic Societies (Pluto classic) (Paperback)

by Noam Chomsky (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
RRP: £15.99
Price: £13.00 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
You Save: £2.99 (19%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available.

Want guaranteed delivery by Wednesday, November 11? Choose Express delivery at checkout. See Details
10 new from £10.68 6 used from £7.50
Other Editions: RRP: Our Price: Other Offers:
Hardcover (New edition) Order it used

Frequently Bought Together

Necessary Illusions: Thought Control in Democratic Societies (Pluto classic) + Media Control: The Spectacular Achievements of Propaganda + Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media
Price For All Three: £25.16

Show availability and shipping details

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media

Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media

by Edward S. Herman
4.4 out of 5 stars (14)  £7.67
Media Control: The Spectacular Achievements of Propaganda

Media Control: The Spectacular Achievements of Propaganda

by Noam Chomsky
4.5 out of 5 stars (20)  £4.49
Understanding Power: The Indispensable Chomsky

Understanding Power: The Indispensable Chomsky

by Noam Chomsky
4.5 out of 5 stars (16)  £8.37
Profits Over People: Neoliberalism and the Global Order

Profits Over People: Neoliberalism and the Global Order

by Noam Chomsky
4.1 out of 5 stars (10)  £7.30
Failed States: The Abuse of Power and the Assault on Democracy

Failed States: The Abuse of Power and the Assault on Democracy

by Noam Chomsky
4.5 out of 5 stars (6)  £6.99
› Explore similar items

Product details

  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Pluto Press (Jul 1989)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0745303803
  • ISBN-13: 978-0745303802
  • Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 13.4 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 48,335 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    Popular in these categories:

    #10 in  Books > Society, Politics & Philosophy > Social Sciences > Communication Studies > Media Studies
    #18 in  Books > Society, Politics & Philosophy > Government & Politics > Political Science & Ideology > Democracy

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

  (What is this?)
   Conquest of the mind opens new browser window
http://www.fillthegap.com/  -  Renew your mind with sound Biblical principles. 
  
 

Product Description

Review

'A superb polemicist who combines fluency of language with a formidable intellect.' Observer 'Must be read by everyone concerned with public affairs.' Edward Said


Product Description

Centred on research into the US media, but drawing off evidence from the English-language media worldwide, this text is based on the Massey Lectures in Canada. Noam Chomsky argues that the media operate in the service of powerful institutions rather than in opposition to them and are inevitably a part of the governing hegemony. He demonstrates that the media is indivisible from the system that it commentates on. He uncovers the veneer of propaganda that portrays the media as a servant of free speech and democracy. Chomsky is the author of numerous books including "Turning the Tide", "The Fateful Triangle" and "The Culture of Terrorism".
See all Product Description

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
 
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Necessary Illusions: Thought Control in Democratic Societies (Pluto classic)
35% buy the item featured on this page:
Necessary Illusions: Thought Control in Democratic Societies (Pluto classic) 5.0 out of 5 stars (2)
£13.00
Media Control: The Spectacular Achievements of Propaganda
28% buy
Media Control: The Spectacular Achievements of Propaganda 4.5 out of 5 stars (20)
£4.49
Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media
15% buy
Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media 4.4 out of 5 stars (14)
£7.67
The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism
11% buy
The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism 4.2 out of 5 stars (57)
£6.47
Explore similar items
 

Customer Reviews

2 Reviews
5 star:
 (2)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
5.0 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
126 of 129 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars He does it again, 13 Aug 2001
By A Customer
I became involved in a lengthy argument about Chomsky the other day, and found myself sticking up for him against accusations that he was either a dangerous subversive, or (at least) so hopelessly biased against the United States that his views could be of marginal relevance only in the "real world".

The experience reinforced my impression that those who seek to criticise Chomsky's analysis almost always seem to be playing the man rather than the ball, i.e. to be taking issue not with what he says, but why he says it, and/or what the consequences of it might be.

To me, one of the most (seemingly) overlooked aspects of what Chomsky says is that it is largely independent of any particular political perspective. He often refers (with some scorn) to those now referred to as "conservatives" (a travesty of usage), which I think underlines the point that one could be a small "c" conservative in the true sense of the term and still agree with the central tenets of Chomsky's analysis. For example, acceptance of the "propoganda model" as a reasonable fit for the known facts about the performance of the US mainstream media does not require any broader political accommodation on the part of the reader. Nor does it demand any particular conclusions. A statist reactionary could accept the model, and approve of the picture it presents, or even argue that state/corporate influence over the media does not go far enough. An anarchist could accept the model, and condemn the resulting picture as a depressing illustration of the inability of most human beings to think and act outside of constraints set and reinforced by self-interested power.

"Necessary Illusions" is well up to the standard of Chomsky's other work, and enlarges upon the themes of propoganda and indoctrination developed in "Manufacturing Consent". The examples are, as usual, extremely well-chosen, and meticulously set out.

We are extremely fortunate to have him. If only more people in positions of power would take what he says seriously.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book? No I should say one of the greatest book..., 28 April 2009
This book does not need any review. This is an eye opener book, you can see the reality of today's life without especial filter of media and governments...

I recommend this book to everybody (no matter the age, sex, etc)
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Look for similar items by subject












i.e., each product must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...

Feedback

Ad

Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.