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“In some departments of our daily life, in which we imagine ourselves free agents, we are ruled by dictators exercising great power.”

Quote by Edward Bernays

Book:Propaganda

Work

This book delves into the strategies and techniques employed in propaganda, analyzing its historical and contemporary applications across different societies and cultures. more

Author

Edward Bernays, known as the father of public relations, was a public relations consultant who passed away on March 9, 1995, at the age of 103. Born on November 22, 1891, Bernays had a profound impact on the field of public relations, pioneering the application of psychological principles to commercial and governmental communication. more

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