A review by elwirax
Media Control: The Spectacular Achievements of Propaganda by Noam Chomsky

informative fast-paced

3.0

The writing style of the book is much more informal than the scholarly tone I expected. However, this makes the themes, ideas, and terminology more accessible to a wider audience. In some areas, the content is mildly repetitive, and discussions are somewhat surface-level or glossed over, an issue compounded by the citation of only eight sources. Though the book doesn't completely lack empirical evidence, as the author draws on much of his previous and more extensive works. I am intrigued to pick up 'Necessary Illusions', hoping it offers a more in-depth analysis of the subject. 

Overall, this is a good introductory text that outlines fundamental ideas about media influence and propaganda.