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Chapter 4: The Biased Media and Their Utilization of Propaganda: The True Obstructionists of World Events and Our Minds
Political Propaganda, Advertising, and Public Relations: Emerging Research and Opportunities (2020)
  • David B. Ross, Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
  • Gina L. Peyton, Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
  • Melissa T. Sasso, Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
  • Rande W. Matteson, Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University
  • Cortney E. Matteson, M.Ed., Orange County School District
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Abstract
Propaganda is a widely controversial issue, especially when it collides with the media and politicians. This complex system creates tension between those who have a personal agenda to disseminate false statements to advance their plan to manipulate the minds of the public. Based upon 24/7 cable news and social media, there seems to be a miscommunication and disconnect from the truth regarding how the media reports world events, politics, environment, and how politicians were elected to help their constituents, not their own personal agendas. This chapter will address the concern for a better system of reporting the facts and not personal agendas of propaganda-styled broadcasts and non-fact stories that lack truth. In addition, the history of the utilization of propaganda, the definition of this term, the theoretical framework for the theory of propaganda will be revealed, and how this ties in with media and political actors. Furthermore, various techniques, media, politics, and how to rectify these situations with open, trusting, and straightforward communications will be debated. 

Keywords
  • Propaganda,
  • Psychological Warfare,
  • Propaganda Techniques,
  • Agnotology,
  • Media Manipulation,
  • Objectivity in Journalism,
  • Pundits,
  • Truth,
  • Public Perceptions,
  • Media Frenzy,
  • False Allegations
Disciplines
Publication Date
Fall 2020
Editor
Dr. Samet Kavoğlu and Meryem Salar
Publisher
IGI Global
ISBN
9781799817345
DOI
10.4018/978-1-7998-1734-5
Citation Information
David B. Ross, Gina L. Peyton, Melissa T. Sasso, Rande W. Matteson, et al.. "Chapter 4: The Biased Media and Their Utilization of Propaganda: The True Obstructionists of World Events and Our Minds" HersheyPolitical Propaganda, Advertising, and Public Relations: Emerging Research and Opportunities (2020) p. 89 - 113
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/david-ross/107/