Summary:
The book explores the mechanisms and effects of influencing public opinion, detailing how governments, corporations, and other entities use mass communication to manipulate the masses. It delves into the psychology behind propaganda and its pervasive role in shaping modern society and democracy.
Key points:
1. Public Opinion Control: Bernays asserts that manipulating public opinion is crucial for societal order, done by an 'invisible government.'
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