While the book was exceptionally well written for academia in the Queen's English, its ability to fully interest a layperson was unfortunately lacking. Additionally, the book seemed overtly preoccupied with the propaganda of recruitment by different nations and armed forces throughout history rather than the propaganda wars that reached a zenith during World War II.
Little mention is made of psychological warfare/operations, which is what I thought the book would concentrate on.
Overall, a good book but not what I personally expected.
Munitions of the mind: A history of propaganda (3rd ed.) (Politics Culture and Society in Early Modern Britain MUP) 3rd Edition
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New edition of a classic work on the history of propaganda. Topical new chapters on the 1991 Gulf War, September 11 and terrorism. An ideal textbook for all international courses covering media and communication studies. Considers the history of propaganda and how it has become increasingly pervasive due to access to ever-complex and versatile media. Written in an accessible style and format, this book has proven its appeal to the general reader as the public becomes more and more cynical of the manipulations of the political sphere.
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New edition of a classic work on the history of propaganda. Topical new chapters on the 1991 Gulf War, September 11 and terrorism. An ideal textbook for all international courses covering media and communication studies. Considers the history of propaganda and how it has become increasingly pervasive due to access to ever-complex and versatile media. Written in an accessible style and format, this book has proven its appeal to the general reader as the public becomes more and more cynical of the manipulations of the political sphere.
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New edition of a classic work on the history of propaganda. Topical new chapters on the 1991 Gulf War, September 11 and terrorism. An ideal textbook for all international courses covering media and communication studies. Considers the history of propaganda and how it has become increasingly pervasive due to access to ever-complex and versatile media. Written in an accessible style and format, this book has proven its appeal to the general reader as the public becomes more and more cynical of the manipulations of the political sphere.
About the Author
Philip M. Taylor is Professor of Internal Communications at the Institute of Communication Studies, University of Leeds
Peter Lake is University Distinguished Professor of History at Vanderbilt University
Anthony Milton is Professor of Early Modern British History at the University of Sheffield
Peter Lake is University Distinguished Professor of History at Vanderbilt University
Anthony Milton is Professor of Early Modern British History at the University of Sheffield
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- Publisher : Manchester University Press; 3rd edition (July 31, 2003)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 360 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0719067677
- ISBN-13 : 978-0719067679
- Item Weight : 1 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.46 x 1.21 x 8.08 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #992,463 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #436 in Propaganda & Political Psychology
- #748 in Military History (Books)
- #5,394 in Political Science (Books)
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Fantastic book in wonderful condition. Very high quality material.
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Good topic -- nothing to write home about
Reviewed in France on March 4, 2013Verified Purchase
Disappointing. Stated the obvious, did not shed light on modern propaganda regimes. I had been hoping for more than this.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2013Verified Purchase
An excellent book on propaganda through the ages. Great sources used by P Taylor. A great historian on propaganda history.





