Letters from Lexington: Reflections on Propaganda

Letters from Lexington is a critical analysis of the American media, offering insights into US domestic and foreign policy and the role of the media in shaping public opinion. It remains relevant in the age of disinformation and "fake news" and is essential reading for students, scholars, activists, and general readers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 124 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Letters from Lexington, published in 1993, reaffirmed Noam Chomsky's position as a sharp critic of the American media. Reissued with a new foreword by Chomsky's longtime collaborator, radio broadcaster David Barsamian, this book remains shockingly relevant in today's age of misinformation and "fake news." Throughout the book, Chomsky critiques the media's complicity in US domestic and foreign policy. In particular, Chomsky's analyses of the politics of the Reagan and earlier Bush administrations offer insightful perspectives on the events, key players, and policies that would continue to shape America's national agenda during the presidency of George W. Bush and the "War on Terrorism." Letters from Lexington remains an essential guide to the American propaganda machine and the mainstream media's shibboleths. As such, this book will appeal to students and scholars interested in the media and US domestic and foreign policy, as well as serve as a vital tool for activists and general readers seeking to question dubious narratives put forward by the mainstream media.

Weight: 263g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032870120
Edition number: 3 ed