Thinker, Faker, Spinner, Spy: Corporate PR and the Assault on Democracy
The public relations industry is not just about celebrity gossip. This book shows how, whenever big business is threatened, spin doctors, lobbyists, think tanks and front groups are on hand to push the corporate interest, often at the public's expense. Written by leading activists and writers, this book reveals the secrets of the PR trade including deception, the use of fake 'institutes', spying and dirty tricks. The impact can be devastating -- when...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:B00APY9NX6
ISBN13:9780745324449
Release Date:August 2007
Publisher:Pluto Press (UK)
Length:296 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.5" x 8.6"
Customer Reviews
1 rating
very academic read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
The book is wordy, and very academic. It you can wade through that, it does have interesting ideas. Also, I appreciate the extensive list of footnotes, which I enjoy because I like to see source materials. The ideas presented in the book are positively scary!! This book wont promote your trust in government.
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