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Smear : How Shady Political Operatives and Fake News Control What You See, What You Think, and How You Vote by Sharyl Attkisson (2017, Hardcover)
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With 304 pages and a size of 9in x 6in x 1in, this book delves into the subject of politics and provides insight into how political operatives and fake news shape public opinion.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100062468162
ISBN-139780062468161
eBay Product ID (ePID)227712104
Product Key Features
Number of Pages304 Pages
Publication NameSmear : How Shady Political Operatives and Fake News Control What You See, What You Think, and How You Vote
LanguageEnglish
SubjectBusiness Ethics, Corruption & Misconduct, History & Theory, Journalism, American Government / General, Propaganda, Political Process / Political Parties, American Government / National
Publication Year2017
TypeTextbook
AuthorSharyl Attkisson
Subject AreaPolitical Science, Language Arts & Disciplines, Business & Economics
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight17.5 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2017-295211
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal302.23/0973
SynopsisFake News. Russian hackers. Pizzagate. Don't believe everything you read. Behind most major political stories there is an agenda: To destroy an idea or the people advancing it. Maybe you watched someone on the news report that Donald Trump is a racist misogynist, read that Hillary Clinton used a body double, or heard that Bernie Sanders cheated in the primary. Regardless of accuracy, the themes get repeated until they become accepted by many as the truth. It's called "the smear." Sophisticated operatives work behind the scenes to establish narratives, manipulate journalists, and shape the images you see every day. Nothing is by accident. Now hard-hitting investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson, the New York Times bestselling author of Stonewalled, takes you behind the scenes of the modern smear machine, exploring how operatives from corporations and both sides of the political aisle have manipulated a complicit mainstream media to make disinformation, rumor, and dirty tricks defining traits of our democracy. Pulling back the curtain on the shady world of opposition research, she reveals how those in power create well-funded, organized attack campaigns to take down their enemies and influence your opinions, offering a detailed examination of the think tanks, super PACs, LLCs, and nonprofits that have become the hidden backers of some of the biggest smears in American politics. And she doesn't just tell stories-she names names, sharing her deeply researched account of how smears take shape and who their perpetrators are-from Clinton confidant Sidney Blumenthal to liberal political operative David Brock, who, along with his expansive Media Matters for America empire, has been rewriting the rules of the smear game for decades while raking in millions of dollars in generous compensation. In addition, Attkisson reveals outrageous transactional journalism and exposes scandalous emails behind the smear industrial complex, showing how Campaign 2016 became the exclamation point on the thirty-year evolution of the smear machine. Dissecting the most divisive, partisan election in American history, she explores how both sides used every smear tactic as a political weapon, culminating in Donald Trump's hard-fought victory, even as his detractors have continued their smears against him into the Oval Office. What emerges is a timely assault on the mainstream media's willingness to sacrifice ethics for clicks, and the cynical politicians and high-paid consultants who exploit this reality. A critical discussion for this perilous moment, The Smear is a disturbing look at how the black market serving professional propagandists really works., NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Ever wonder how politics turned into a take-no-prisoners blood sport? The New York Times bestselling author of Stonewalled pulls back the curtain on the shady world of opposition research and reveals the dirty tricks those in power use to influence your opinions. Behind most major political stories in the modern era, there is an agenda; an effort by opposition researchers, spin doctors, and outside interests to destroy an idea or a person. The tactic they use is the Smear. Every day, Americans are influenced by the Smear without knowing it. Paid forces cleverly shape virtually every image you cross. Maybe you read that Donald Trump is a racist misogynist, or saw someone on the news mocking the Bernie Sanders campaign. The trick of the Smear is that it is often based on some shred of truth, but these media-driven "hit pieces" are designed to obscure the truth. Success hinges on the Smear artist's ability to remain invisible; to make it seem as if their work is neither calculated nor scripted. It must appear to be precisely what it is not. Veteran journalist Sharyl Attkisson has witnessed this practice firsthand. After years of being pitched hit jobs and puff pieces, she's an expert at detecting Smear campaigns. Now, the hard-hitting investigative reporter shares her inside knowledge, revealing how the Smear takes shape and who its perpetrators are--including Clinton confidant Sidney Blumenthal and, most influential of all, "right-wing assassin turned left-wing assassin" ( National Review ) political operative David Brock and his Media Matters for America empire. Attkisson exposes the diabolical tactics of Smear artists, and their outrageous access to the biggest names in political media--operatives who are corrupting the political process, and discouraging widespread citizen involvement in our democracy., NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Ever wonder how politics turned into a take-no-prisoners blood sport? The New York Times bestselling author of Stonewalled pulls back the curtain on the shady world of opposition research and reveals the dirty tricks those in power use to influence your opinions. Behind most major political stories in the modern era, there is an agenda; an effort by opposition researchers, spin doctors, and outside interests to destroy an idea or a person. The tactic they use is the Smear. Every day, Americans are influenced by the Smear without knowing it. Paid forces cleverly shape virtually every image you cross. Maybe you read that Donald Trump is a racist misogynist, or saw someone on the news mocking the Bernie Sanders campaign. The trick of the Smear is that it is often based on some shred of truth, but these media-driven "hit pieces" are designed to obscure the truth. Success hinges on the Smear artist's ability to remain invisible; to make it seem as if their work is neither calculated nor scripted. It must appear to be precisely what it is not. Veteran journalist Sharyl Attkisson has witnessed this practice firsthand. After years of being pitched hit jobs and puff pieces, she's an expert at detecting Smear campaigns. Now, the hard-hitting investigative reporter shares her inside knowledge, revealing how the Smear takes shape and who its perpetrators are--including Clinton confidant Sidney Blumenthal and, most influential of all, "right-wing assassin turned left-wing assassin" (National Review) political operative David Brock and his Media Matters for America empire. Attkisson exposes the diabolical tactics of Smear artists, and their outrageous access to the biggest names in political media--operatives who are corrupting the political process, and discouraging widespread citizen involvement in our democracy., New York Times Bestseller Ever wonder how politics turned into a take-no-prisoners blood sport? The New York Times bestselling author of Stonewalled pulls back the curtain on the shady world of opposition research and reveals the dirty tricks those in power use to influence your opinions. Behind most major political stories in the modern era, there is an agenda; an effort by opposition researchers, spin doctors, and outside interests to destroy an idea or a person. The tactic they use is the Smear. Every day, Americans are influenced by the Smear without knowing it. Paid forces cleverly shape virtually every image you cross. Maybe you read that Donald Trump is a racist misogynist, or saw someone on the news mocking the Bernie Sanders campaign. The trick of the Smear is that it is often based on some shred of truth, but these media-driven "hit pieces" are designed to obscure the truth. Success hinges on the Smear artist's ability to remain invisible; to make it seem as if their work is neither calculated nor scripted. It must appear to be precisely what it is not. Veteran journalist Sharyl Attkisson has witnessed this practice firsthand. After years of being pitched hit jobs and puff pieces, she's an expert at detecting Smear campaigns. Now, the hard-hitting investigative reporter shares her inside knowledge, revealing how the Smear takes shape and who its perpetrators are--including Clinton confidant Sidney Blumenthal and, most influential of all, "right-wing assassin turned left-wing assassin" ( National Review ) political operative David Brock and his Media Matters for America empire. Attkisson exposes the diabolical tactics of Smear artists, and their outrageous access to the biggest names in political media--operatives who are corrupting the political process, and discouraging widespread citizen involvement in our democracy.
LC Classification NumberJF1525.P8
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- Nov 12, 2020
welll worth the read. Extremely interesting. Author does an excellent job
Excellent book regarding the dirty side of political smearing. Should be required reading for any student majoring in political science.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 26, 2017
Another Great Book in the Line of Books Exposing Communist Tactics
Character assassination, that is the expert realm of Communism. For example, the Communist Party did this with Whittaker Chambers (ex-Communist courier for Alger Hiss, Communist infiltrator...they tried to make Chambers' court testimony invalid, in his case, by the rumor he was a degenerate drunk). Another fast example would be J. Edgar Hoover (former FBI Director); with him they spread rumors to the public how he was a secret cross dresser (this rumor was exposed by the ex-Communist KGB agent Jack Barsky). Director Hoover took much "hate exposure" in the media, too (still does to this day!). From as early as WWI and WWII, the Communist Party (then, heavily based at Moscow, Russia) has been using these tactics in Poland, Rumania, Albania, Czechoslovakia, England, Canada, France, America (yes, heavily in the United States as this book somewhat exposes), Germany, Japan, etc. There is no region without this evil system of government's touch. Today, many wrongly think communism equates to community or communal living. It does not so equate to that. It is a tyrannical government system of total authoritarian control over its citizens. I know as I lived under it for a time. At any rate, I recommend you get a copy of this book, The Smear, so as to become illuminated in how the American Media (along with the media of the world, in reality) operates so as to cause a nation's peoples to vote the way their minds are bent to vote. Freedom voting is infringed! This mind control technique has also created many evil and varied government policies. So, pick up your copy and become informed. Learn quickly. Perhaps there is yet time to stop socialism/communism/progressivism from marching over our dead bodies.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jun 16, 2018
Investigative journalism at its best.
Excellent Book. Investigative journalism at its best. Cheryl Attkisson is a top notch reporter, no spin, no slant, no bias, no agenda. The book was very informative with many, many things I didn't know. Some of it almost makes my blood boil, some if it is shocking.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 05, 2018
A Must Read
Scary but confirms our worst suspicions!!!!!!! Thank God for the courage of the author !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Oct 21, 2017
Do you really want to know?
Not for the faint at heart to read what we have always suspected is going on to a much larger degree than our worst nightmares.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Sep 04, 2019
Illuminating content with compelling writing style.
it's interesting to see the steps taken in a smear campaign particularly in today's competitive political culture that uses social media to attack an opponent.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 07, 2020
A very timely look at today's media practices
Definitely worth reading on how the media manipulates its readers on using opinion for facts.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Dec 30, 2019
Great book, full of eye opening facts!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 25, 2020
Arrived on time.
Great gift, husband loves it!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 19, 2019
Great read.
Very informative. Puts a different perspective on what we think is newsVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
