The Art Of Political Manipulation

Author : William H. Riker,Professor William H Riker,William H.. Riker
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1986-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0300035926

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The Art of Political Manipulation by William H. Riker,Professor William H Riker,William H.. Riker Pdf

Riker uses game theory to illustrate political strategy in twelve stories from history and current events, including Lincoln's outmaneuvering of Douglas in their debates and the parliamentary trick which defeated the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1980 Virginia Senate vote.

Author : Kiunjuri Edward Irungu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Kenya
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110780009

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The Machiavellian Art of Political Manipulation by Kiunjuri Edward Irungu Pdf

Author : Yochai Benkler,Robert Faris,Hal Roberts
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780190923648

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Network Propaganda by Yochai Benkler,Robert Faris,Hal Roberts Pdf

This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International licence. It is free to read at Oxford Scholarship Online and offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations. Is social media destroying democracy? Are Russian propaganda or "Fake news" entrepreneurs on Facebook undermining our sense of a shared reality? A conventional wisdom has emerged since the election of Donald Trump in 2016 that new technologies and their manipulation by foreign actors played a decisive role in his victory and are responsible for the sense of a "post-truth" moment in which disinformation and propaganda thrives. Network Propaganda challenges that received wisdom through the most comprehensive study yet published on media coverage of American presidential politics from the start of the election cycle in April 2015 to the one year anniversary of the Trump presidency. Analysing millions of news stories together with Twitter and Facebook shares, broadcast television and YouTube, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the architecture of contemporary American political communications. Through data analysis and detailed qualitative case studies of coverage of immigration, Clinton scandals, and the Trump Russia investigation, the book finds that the right-wing media ecosystem operates fundamentally differently than the rest of the media environment. The authors argue that longstanding institutional, political, and cultural patterns in American politics interacted with technological change since the 1970s to create a propaganda feedback loop in American conservative media. This dynamic has marginalized centre-right media and politicians, radicalized the right wing ecosystem, and rendered it susceptible to propaganda efforts, foreign and domestic. For readers outside the United States, the book offers a new perspective and methods for diagnosing the sources of, and potential solutions for, the perceived global crisis of democratic politics.

Author : Richard Rogers,Sabine Niederer
Publisher : Amsterdam University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789048551675

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The Politics of Social Media Manipulation by Richard Rogers,Sabine Niederer Pdf

Disinformation and so-called fake news are contemporary phenomena with rich histories. Disinformation, or the willful introduction of false information for the purposes of causing harm, recalls infamous foreign interference operations in national media systems. Outcries over fake news, or dubious stories with the trappings of news, have coincided with the introduction of new media technologies that disrupt the publication, distribution and consumption of news -- from the so-called rumour-mongering broadsheets centuries ago to the blogosphere recently. Designating a news organization as fake, or der Lügenpresse, has a darker history, associated with authoritarian regimes or populist bombast diminishing the reputation of 'elite media' and the value of inconvenient truths. In a series of empirical studies, using digital methods and data journalism, we inquire into the extent to which social media have enabled the penetration of foreign disinformation operations, the widespread publication and spread of dubious content as well as extreme commentators with considerable followings attacking mainstream media as fake.

Author : Lawrence R. Jacobs,Robert Y. Shapiro
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2000-06-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0226389839

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Politicians Don't Pander by Lawrence R. Jacobs,Robert Y. Shapiro Pdf

In this provocative and engagingly written book, the authors argue that politicians seldom tailor their policy decisions to "pander" to public opinion. In fact, they say that when not facing election, contemporary presidents and members of Congress routinely ignore the public's preferences and follow their own political philosophies. 37 graphs.

Author : Philip Steele
Publisher : Heinemann Library
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2006-07-14
Category : Communication in politics
ISBN : 0431098387

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Political Manipulation by Philip Steele Pdf

Examines how emotion and prejudice are used to achieve outcomes in war and peace, commerce and politics, crime and charity, for good and for evil. Helps students tell fact from opinion. Explains the methods that politicians and the media use.

Author : Karen S. Johnson-Cartee,Gary A. Copeland
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1997-08-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015040542360

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Manipulation of the American Voter by Karen S. Johnson-Cartee,Gary A. Copeland Pdf

Manipulation of the American Voter provides the reader with the means necessary to analyze political commercials, by presenting the motives behind advertising strategies and tactics used in contemporary politics.

Author : James Moorhead Perry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Campaign management
ISBN : LCCN:nuc87679569

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The New Politics by James Moorhead Perry Pdf

Author : Marcel Danesi
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781633885974

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The Art of the Lie by Marcel Danesi Pdf

This book shows how language can be used strategically to manipulate beliefs.From Machiavelli to P. T. Barnum to Donald Trump, many have perfected the art of strategically using language to gain the upper hand, set a tone, change the subject, or influence people's beliefs and behaviors. Language--both words themselves and rhetorical tactics such as metaphor, irony, slang, and humor--can effectively manipulate the minds of the listener. In this book, Marcel Danesi, a renowned linguistic anthropologist and semiotician, looks at language that is used not to present arguments logically or rationally, but to "move" audiences in order to gain their confidence and build consensus. He demonstrates that through language techniques communicators can not only sway opinions but also shape listeners' very perception of reality. He assesses how the communicative environment in which the art of the lie unfolds--such as on social media or in emotionally-charged gatherings--impacts the results.Danesi also investigates why lies are often accepted as valid. Artful lying fits in with an Internet society that is largely disinterested in what is true and what is false and in which attention is often given to speech that is entertaining or persuasive. Have we become immune to lies because of a social media discourse shaped by untruths? In an electronic age where facts are deemed irrelevant and conspiracies are accorded as much credibility as truths, this book discusses the implications of lying and language for the future of belief, ethics, and American democracy itself.

Author : Vincent Azoulay
Publisher : Classical Press of Wales
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781910589939

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Xenophon and the Graces of Power by Vincent Azoulay Pdf

One of classical Greece's most worldly and lucid writers, Xenophon across his many works gave a restless criticism of power: democratic, oligarchic and autocratic. From military campaigns (in which he took part), through the great powers of his day (Sparta, Persia, Athens) to modes of control within the household, he observed intimately and often with partisan passion. In this work a leading French Hellenist, Vincent Azoulay, analyses across Xenophon's diverse texts the techniques by which the Greek writer recommends that leaders should manipulate. Through gifts and personal allure, though mystique, dazzling appearance, exemplary behaviour, strategic absences - and occasional terror, Xenophon analyses ways in which a powerful few might triumphantly replace the erratic democracies and self-indulgent oligarchies of his day. First published in French (in 2004) to international acclaim, this book is here translated for the first time, revised and updated.

Author : James N. Druckman,Lawrence R. Jacobs
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780226234557

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Who Governs? by James N. Druckman,Lawrence R. Jacobs Pdf

America’s model of representational government rests on the premise that elected officials respond to the opinions of citizens. This is a myth, however, not a reality, according to James N. Druckman and Lawrence R. Jacobs. In Who Governs?, Druckman and Jacobs combine existing research with novel data from US presidential archives to show that presidents make policy by largely ignoring the views of most citizens in favor of affluent and well-connected political insiders. Presidents treat the public as pliable, priming it to focus on personality traits and often ignoring it on policies that fail to become salient. Melding big debates about democratic theory with existing research on American politics and innovative use of the archives of three modern presidents—Johnson, Nixon, and Reagan—Druckman and Jacobs deploy lively and insightful analysis to show that the conventional model of representative democracy bears little resemblance to the actual practice of American politics. The authors conclude by arguing that polyarchy and the promotion of accelerated citizen mobilization and elite competition can improve democratic responsiveness. An incisive study of American politics and the flaws of representative government, this book will be warmly welcomed by readers interested in US politics, public opinion, democratic theory, and the fecklessness of American leadership and decision-making.

Author : Sean Devine
Publisher : Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-18
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780822237334

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Daisy by Sean Devine Pdf

It’s the fall of 1964. Bloody turmoil over civil rights is spilling onto the streets. A fearful ideology is growing from the conservative right. The threat of nuclear war is palpable. And a little skirmish in the far-off nation of Vietnam just won’t go away. With a presidential election looming, a group of “ad-men” working for Lyndon Johnson unleash the most devastating political commercial ever conceived, the “Daisy ad.” Based on true events, DAISY explores the moment in television history that launched the age of negative advertising, and forever changed how we elect our leaders. War was the objective. Peace was the bait. Everyone got duped.

Author : Philip Seargeant
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781350107403

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The Art of Political Storytelling by Philip Seargeant Pdf

In our post-truth world, tapping into people's emotions has proved far more effective than rational argument - and, as Philip Seargeant argues in this illuminating and entertaining book, the most powerful tool for manipulating emotions is a gripping narrative. From Trump's America to Brexit Britain, weaving a good story, featuring fearless protagonists, challenging quests against seemingly insurmountable odds, and soundbite after soundbite of memorable dialogue has been at the heart of political success. So does an understanding of the art of storytelling help explain today's successful political movements? Can it translate into a blueprint for victory at the ballot box? The Art of Political Storytelling looks at how stories are created, shared and contested, illuminating the pivotal role that persuasive storytelling plays in shaping our understanding of the political world we live in. By mastering the tools and tricks of narrative, and evaluating the language and rhetorical strategies used to craft and enact them, Seargeant explains how and why today's combination of new media, populism and partisanship makes storytelling an ever more important part of the persuasive and political process. In doing so, the book offers an original and compelling way of understanding the chaotic world of today's politics.

Author : Simone Weil
Publisher : New York Review of Books
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781590177907

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On the Abolition of All Political Parties by Simone Weil Pdf

An NYRB Classics Original Simone Weil—philosopher, activist, mystic—is one of the most uncompromising of modern spiritual masters. In “On the Abolition of All Political Parties” she challenges the foundation of the modern liberal political order, making an argument that has particular resonance today, when the apathy and anger of the people and the self-serving partisanship of the political class present a threat to democracies all over the world. Dissecting the dynamic of power and propaganda caused by party spirit, the increasing disregard for truth in favor of opinion, and the consequent corruption of education, journalism, and art, Weil forcefully makes the case that a true politics can only begin where party spirit ends. This volume also includes an admiring portrait of Weil by the great poet Czeslaw Milosz and an essay about Weil’s friendship with Albert Camus by the translator Simon Leys.

Author : Joseph Torigian
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-10
Category : Authoritarianism
ISBN : 9780300254235

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Prestige, Manipulation, and Coercion by Joseph Torigian Pdf

How succession in authoritarian regimes was less a competition of visions for the future and more a settling of scores "Joseph Torigian's stellar research and personal interviews have produced a brilliant, meticulous study. It fundamentally undermines what political scientists have presumed to be the way Chinese Communist and Soviet politics operate."--Dorothy J. Solinger, University of California, Irvine The political successions in the Soviet Union and China after Stalin and Mao, respectively, are often explained as triumphs of inner‑party democracy, leading to a victory of "reformers" over "conservatives" or "radicals." In traditional thinking, Leninist institutions provide competitors a mechanism for debating policy and making promises, stipulate rules for leadership selection, and prevent the military and secret police from playing a coercive role. Here, Joseph Torigian argues that the post-cult of personality power struggles in history's two greatest Leninist regimes were instead shaped by the politics of personal prestige, historical antagonisms, backhanded political maneuvering, and violence. Mining newly discovered material from Russia and China, Torigian challenges the established historiography and suggests a new way of thinking about the nature of power in authoritarian regimes.