{"title":"Steven Luckert","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Luckert\u003c\/strong\u003e offers incisive explorations into the complexities of modern political landscapes, blending detailed analysis with engaging narrative. His work delves into themes of power, deception, and the forces shaping global affairs, inviting readers to reconsider prevailing assumptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a sharp eye for current events and historical context, Luckert’s writing appeals to those interested in \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e. His books challenge readers to engage critically with the underlying mechanisms of governance and influence.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"state-of-deception-by-susan-bachrach-9780896047143","title":"State of Deception","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA history of Nazi propaganda based on never-before-published posters, rare photographs, and historical artifacts from the USHMM's groundbreaking exhibition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Propaganda,\" Adolf Hitler wrote in 1924, \"is a truly terrible weapon in the hands of an expert.\" \u003cem\u003eState of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda\u003c\/em\u003e documents how, in the 1920s and 1930s, the Nazi Party used posters, newspapers, rallies, and the new technologies of radio and film to sway millions with its vision for a new Germany—reinforced by fear-mongering images of state \"enemies.\" These images promoted indifference toward the suffering of neighbours, disguised the regime's genocidal actions, and insidiously incited ordinary people to carry out or tolerate mass violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is addressing this topic today because, in an age of instant electronic communication, disseminators of messages and images of intolerance and hate have new tools, while at the same time consumers seem less able to cope with the vast amounts of unmediated information bombarding them daily. It is hoped that a deeper understanding of the complexities of the past may help us respond more effectively to today's propaganda campaigns and biased messages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598571028716,"sku":"9780896047143","price":85.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/ea5559ee2f9d1a4da1ea3c928300994c.jpg?v=1778025845"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/steven-luckert.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}