Crystallizing Public Opinion by Edward L. Bernays

"Crystallizing Public Opinion" by Edward L. Bernays is a book published in 1923. Often considered the first work to define the field of public relations, it reveals how to shape mass opinion through strategic messaging. Bernays explains the role of the public relations counsel, who studies group psychology and creates news rather than merely reports it. Drawing on theories of herd mentality and stereotypes, he details techniques for influencing diverse audiences by appealing to their group identities, emotions, and existing beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Bernays, Edward L., 1891-1995
Title Crystallizing Public Opinion
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystallizing_Public_Opinion
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 48.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class HM: Social sciences: Sociology
Subject Social psychology
Subject Public opinion
Subject Publicity
Subject Public relations
Category Text
eBook-No. 61364
Release Date
Last Update Oct 17, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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