"Si lográbamos comprender el mecanismo y los resortes de la mentalidad colectiva, ¿acaso no podríamos controlar a las masas y movilizarlas a voluntad sin que ellas se dieran cuenta? La manipulación consciente, inteligente, de las opiniones y los hábitos organizados de las masas juega un rol crucial en una sociedad democrática. Quienes manipulan ese mecanismo social imperceptible forman un gobierno invisible que realmente dirige el país." Edward Bernays Edward L. Bernays es doble sobrino...
“Crystallizing Public Opinion” is Edward Bernay’s pioneering work on the topic of public relations. Published in 1923, this groundbreaking book laid the foundation for the modern method of mass persuasion through media and advertising. Sometimes referred to as father of public relations, Bernays was one of the most influential Americans of the 20th century. He aimed his insightful advice at governments and corporations who wished to build support or spread a particular message. Bernays related...
“Bernays’ honest and practical manual provides much insight into some of the most powerful and influential institutions of contemporary industrial state capitalist democracies.”—Noam Chomsky “The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling...
