A Century of Spin: How Public Relations Became the Cutting Edge of Corporate Power
Author:   David Miller ,  William Dinan
Publisher:   Pluto Press
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9780745326894


Pages:   240
Publication Date:   20 December 2007
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   David Miller ,  William Dinan
Publisher:   Pluto Press
Imprint:   Pluto Press
Dimensions:   Width: 13.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 21.50cm
Weight:   0.402kg
ISBN:  

9780745326894


ISBN 10:   0745326897
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   20 December 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
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Table of Contents

1. The cutting edge of corporate power 2. Public Relations: The Zelig complex 3. The hidden history of corporate propaganda, 1911-1930 4. The second wave of corporate propaganda, 1936-1950 5. The case for capitalism - the third wave, to the 1980s 6. The real rulers of the world 7. The global PR industry 8. Pulling Labour's teeth 9. Blair and the business lobby 10. Cameron and the neocons 11. Conclusion : Communication and power Notes Index

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'Of all the transcendent powers that shape our modern lives, propaganda is the most powerful and insidious. This brilliant, original book reveals the secret truth about so-called public relations and should be required reading on every curriculum.'John PilgerPraise for David Miller's previous book Arguments Against G8 : One of the most important books in recent years. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Robert W. McChesney


'One of the most important books in recent years. I cannot recommend it highly enough.' Robert W. McChesney


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David Miller is Professor of Sociology in the Department of Geography and Sociology at the University of Strathclyde. He has previously edited Thinker, Faker, Spinner, Spy (2007), Arguments Against G8 (2005) and Tell Me Lies: Propaganda and Media Distortion in the Attack on Iraq (2003) for Pluto Press.William Dinan is Lecturer in Sociology in the Department of Geography and Sociology at Strathclyde University, specialising in corporate PR and lobbying. He is the co-editor of Thinker, Faker, Spinner, Spy (2007).Both David and William are co-founders of Spinwatch.

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