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Prophets of Deceit
Book • 1949
Published in 1949, this groundbreaking study examines the rhetorical and psychological strategies employed by American agitators to manipulate audiences.
The authors dissect the latent content beneath the manifest speeches and writings of authoritarian figures, revealing how they exploit discontent, identify enemies, promote movements, and position themselves as leaders.
The book categorizes these manipulation techniques under themes including discontent, the opponent, the movement, and the leader, providing crucial insights into how totalitarian ideologies gain traction in democratic societies.
The authors dissect the latent content beneath the manifest speeches and writings of authoritarian figures, revealing how they exploit discontent, identify enemies, promote movements, and position themselves as leaders.
The book categorizes these manipulation techniques under themes including discontent, the opponent, the movement, and the leader, providing crucial insights into how totalitarian ideologies gain traction in democratic societies.
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