In his groundbreaking work Public Opinion (1922), Walter Lippmann, an eminent American writer and political commentator, delves into the intricate dynamics of democracy, shedding light on the pivotal role of citizens. He warns against the perils of propaganda, anticipating its sway on public perception. Lippmann challenges the efficacy of journalism in informing the populace, asserting that individuals tend to rely on preconceived notions rather than critical analysis. He calls the notion of a public competent to direct public affairs a ‘false ideal’ and identifies the inherent biases in human cognition. Lippmann’s insights into the importance of the dissemination of accurate information to a functioning democracy, the limitations of public engagement in governance, and the influence of media on shaping public opinion remain startlingly relevant in our time. Uncanny, prescient, and far-sighted, Public Opinion is an enduring cornerstone in political discourse and media studies. This Warbler Classics edition includes a detailed biographical timeline.
Tabella dei contenuti
Contents
Dedication
Part I. Introduction
Chapter 1. The World Outside and the Pictures in Our Heads
Part II. Approaches to the World Outside
Chapter 2. Censorship and Privacy
Chapter 3. Contact and Opportunity
Chapter 4. Time and Attention
Chapter 5. Speed, Words, and Clearness
Part III. Stereotypes
Chapter 6. Stereotypes
Chapter 7. Stereotypes as Defense
Chapter 8. Blind Spots and Their Value
Chapter 9. Codes and Their Enemies
Chapter 10. The Detection of Stereotypes
Part IV. Interests
Chapter 11. The Enlisting of Interests
Chapter 12. Self-Interest Reconsidered
Part 5. The Making of a Common Will
Chapter 13. The Transfer of Interest
Chapter 14. Yes or No
Chapter 15. Leaders and the Rank and File
Part 5. The Image of Democracy
Chapter 16. The Self-Centered Man
Chapter 17. The Self-Contained Community
Chapter 18. The Role of Force, Patronage, and Privilege
Chapter 19. The Old Image in a New Form: Guild Socialism
Chapter 20. A New Image
Part 7. Newspapers
Chapter 21. The Buying Public
Chapter 22. The Constant Reader
Chapter 23. The Nature of News
Chapter 24. Truth, News, and a Conclusion
Part 8. Organized Intelligence
Chapter 25. The Entering Wedge
Chapter 26. Intelligence Work
Chapter 27. The Appeal to the Public
Chapter 28. The Appeal to Reason
Biographical Timeline
Circa l’autore
Walter Lippmann (1889-1974) was a widely read American writer, reporter, and political pundit, whose six-decade tenure reshaped intellectual discourse. Renowned for his seminal contributions, he was instrumental in delineating the contours of the Cold War, pioneering the terminology of ‘stereotype’ and ‘manufactured consent, ‘ and offering incisive critiques of media and democracy. For his influential columns he was awarded two Pulitzer Prizes.
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