Edward Bernays, "Manipulating Public Opinion", American Journal of Sociology 33 (May, 1928), p. 958–971
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This is an age of mass production. In the mass production of materials a broad technique has been developed and applied to their distribution. In this age, too, there must be a technique for the mass distribution of ideas.
— Edward Bernays on Mass production
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About Edward Bernays
Edward Bernays (November 22, 1891 – March 9, 1995) was an Austrian-born American publicist, sometimes called "the father of public relations".
About Edward Bernays
Edward Bernays (November 22, 1891 – March 9, 1995) was an Austrian-born American publicist, sometimes called "the father of public relations".
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