Necessary Illusions

Thought Control in Democratic Societies

This book examines how public opinion and the mass media are shaped to support political and corporate agendas in democratic societies. Noam Chomsky argues that media institutions act as a system for ideological control, manufacturing consent for policies that serve powerful interests. Through detailed analysis of political discourse and reporting, the work highlights the boundaries of acceptable debate and the suppression of dissenting perspectives. It offers a critical perspective on how information is filtered and managed to influence citizens.

by Noam Chomsky

CBC Enterprises · First published 1989 · 422 pages