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Published in 2008—Sold out
Among others, Peter Saville discusses his views on the evolution of the graphic design industry and also questions the role of truth in branding. Errol Morris examines how images can be taken out of context on a regular basis and used for propagandistic ends. Noam Chomsky looks at the relationship between entertainment and propaganda and offers some advice on how to read between the lines of daily information. Milton Glaser talks about the importance of dissent, while Nurit Peled-Elhanan takes a look at the Israeli education system of anti-Palestinian indoctrination. Jacqueline Hill takes us on a journey through the ancient history of branding and how it has been continually used in propagandistic ways right up to the present day, and Katherine Hepworth looks at the motivations behind Brand Australia. Paul Davis presents us with thirteen despots while Alain de Botton goes against the grain by offering a convincing case for the possibility of good propaganda.
268 pages