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Coercion: Why We Listen to What "They" Say

by Douglas Rushkoff

ISBN13: 9781573228299
ISBN10: 157322829x
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Why do we always listen to what "they" say? A noted media pundit gives a devastating critique of the influences behind the culture of rampant consumerism, showing how the media attempts to interfere with rational decision-making. "An essential book for anyone interested in the power of media and the mechanics of deception".

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: sean.scott, February 10, 2007 (view all comments by sean.scott)
This is the most enjoyable and frightening book I've read about various forms of thought control in everyday life. Rushkoff explores and compares phenomena like cults, MLM schemes like Amway, neuro-linguistic programming, shopping mall design, and used car salesman training — which features a script almost identical to the one in a CIA interrogation manual obtained through the freedom of information act. I recommend this book to everyone, as it treats things that we all face, but I think it's an essential read for anyone interested in cults and mind control.
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ISBN:: 9781573228299
Subtitle:: Why We Listen to What "They" Say
Author:: Rushkoff, Douglas
Publisher:: Riverhead Books
Location:: New York
Subject:: General
Subject:: Mass media
Subject:: Persuasion (psychology)
Subject:: Social Psychology
Subject:: Sociology - Social Theory
Subject:: Popular Culture
Subject:: Persuasion.
Subject:: Popular Culture - General
Subject:: General Social Science
Series Volume:: 106-820
Publication Date:: October 2000
Binding:: Paperback
Grade Level:: General/trade
Language:: English
Pages:: 304
Dimensions:: 8.02x5.13x.80 in. .58 lbs.

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