This Is Not Propaganda

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Adventures in the War Against Reality

By Peter Pomerantsev

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( 4,435 ratings, 482 reviews)

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This Is Not Propaganda by Peter Pomerantsev delves into the world of disinformation and political manipulation in the digital age. Through personal anecdotes and a global perspective, Pomerantsev explores how propaganda influences societies, shaping reality and truth. The book sheds light on the experiences of those caught in the crossfire of these information wars.
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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by the global challenges of misinformation and propaganda in the digital age. The author combines personal stories with investigative journalism to reveal how information is manipulated in modern society. If you enjoy thought-provoking analyses of contemporary issues with a historical perspective, this could be a compelling read.

This Is Not Propaganda

Stunning and much anticipated follow up to the acclaimed, prize-winning, Nothing is True and Everything is Possible.

Stunning and much anticipated follow up to the acclaimed, prize-winning, Nothing is True and Everything is Possible

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This Is Not Propaganda by Peter Pomerantsev is a riveting exploration of the modern disinformation age. Through a blend of investigative journalism and personal narrative, Pomerantsev delves into the chaotic world of contemporary information warfare, taking readers on a journey through the virtual battlegrounds where truth and lies blur into indistinction.

In this fascinating and often alarming book, Pomerantsev meets a diverse cast of characters, from Twitter revolutionaries and 'behavioural change' salesmen to Jihadi fan-boys and Identitarians. As he navigates the intricate landscape of influence operations, he uncovers the mechanisms behind dark ads, psy-ops, bots, and the resurgence of propaganda on a global scale. His journey also takes him to Russia, where he revisits the propaganda power structures reminiscent of those that once pursued his dissident parents.

Pomerantsev's narrative is a poignant reflection on how the world's most powerful figures deploy sophisticated methods to manipulate and control public perception. This compelling book offers readers an in-depth look at the strategies used to shape our beliefs and how these influence tactics have permeated democracies worldwide.

This Is Not Propaganda has received wide acclaim, including being named a Times and Guardian Book of the Year. Critics have lauded it for its chilling and insightful exploration of the information wars that define our era:

Quietly frightening. - Guardian

Essential reading. - Irish Times

Consistently chilling. - Herald

Shocking and entertaining. - Daily Telegraph

Praise for Peter Pomerantsev's work includes:

The world's most powerful people are lying like never before, and no one understands the art of their lies like Peter Pomerantsev. - Oliver Bullough

Through our current smog of smouldering bullshit, This Is Not Propaganda shines a necessary, humane and dissident light. - Nick Rankin

Far more than just another take on today's chaotic information wars, this book argues that we will have to understand how propaganda seeks to shape our deepest thoughts before we can confront it. - Anne Applebaum

This Is Not Propaganda is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the mechanisms of influence shaping our world today and the profound implications for our society and democracy.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

This Is Not Propaganda by Peter Pomerantsev is praised for its insightful analysis of contemporary information warfare and propaganda. Reviewers highlight its compelling narrative and thorough investigation into the tactics used by various political entities to manipulate truth. The book is noted for its relevance and urgency in the digital age, making it a significant read for understanding modern disinformation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571338641

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 288

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Education & Reference European History History & Military New at Book Hero Non-Fiction Peter Pomerantsev Politics & Current Affairs Russian & Soviet History

About the Author

Peter Pomerantsev is a Senior Fellow at the LSE and a Research Fellow at Johns Hopkins University, studying twenty-first-century information manipulation and how to fix it. An author and TV producer, he is a widely cited expert on disinformation and media, and writes for publications including the Guardian, Granta, the London Review of Books and the New York Review of Books. His first book, Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible, won the 2016 Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prize and was nominated for the Samuel Johnson, Guardian First Book, Pushkin House and Gordon Burn prizes. It has been translated into over a dozen languages.