Summary
The theory and practice of propaganda is of increasing interest in this century, as its use by authoritarian regimes is growing. This anthology is a compilation of the author’s recent articles on film propaganda.
The book starts by offering a clear and concise theory of propaganda, and explains how propaganda can be—but why it rarely is—rational. It then focuses on propaganda in film. The anthology discusses a number of films, and assesses their rationality and how effectively they were rebutted. It covers a wide range of propaganda films, from The Birth of a Nation (1915) to some contemporary films, including two that appeared on HBO and Netflix, and the ways their critics effectively countered them.
The book starts by offering a clear and concise theory of propaganda, and explains how propaganda can be—but why it rarely is—rational. It then focuses on propaganda in film. The anthology discusses a number of films, and assesses their rationality and how effectively they were rebutted. It covers a wide range of propaganda films, from The Birth of a Nation (1915) to some contemporary films, including two that appeared on HBO and Netflix, and the ways their critics effectively countered them.
Details
- Pages
- ISBN (Hardcover)
- 9781636671291
- Language
- English
- Keywords
- Philosophy of film Media and Communications Film Studies
