Public Opinion by Walter Lippmann

Synopsis

Previous editions are cited in Books for College Libraries, 3d ed.. In this classic text, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Walter Lippmann examines democratic theory, citizenship in a democratic society, and the role of the media in forming public perceptions, expectations, and actions. Some of the concepts explored include censorship, stereotypes, and the relationship between leaders and the rank and file. This is an unabridged republication of the 1922 edition published by Harcourt, Brace and Co., New York, and cited in Books for College Libraries, 3d ed. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR