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"Crystallizing Public Opinion" by Edward Bernays is a seminal work that delves into the intricacies of shaping public perception and manipulating mass opinion. As the nephew of Sigmund Freud and a pioneer in the field of public relations, Bernays offers profound insights into the mechanisms behind influencing public attitudes and behaviors. Through a blend of theory, case studies, and practical strategies, Bernays illuminates the power dynamics at play in the dissemination of information and the molding of societal beliefs. Published nearly a century ago, this timeless classic remains relevant today, serving as a foundational text for marketers, politicians, and anyone seeking to understand the complex interplay between communication, persuasion, and the public mind.
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GenreBusiness and Economics
Length5 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byJonathan Queen
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateMay 9, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
10An Understanding of the Fundmentals of Public Motivation is Necessary to the Work of the Public Relations Counsel
2Foreword
11The Group and Herd are the Basic Mechanisms of Public Change
3The Scope of the Public Relations Counsel
12The Application Of These Principles
4The Public Relations Counsel; The Increased and Increasing Importance of the Profession
13The Public Can Be Reached Only Through Established Mediums of Communication
5The Function of A Special Pleader
14The Interlapping Group Formations of Society, The Continuous Shifting of Groups, Changing Conditions and the Flexibility of Human Nature
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6What Constitutes Public Opinion
15An Outline of Methods Practicable in Modifying the Point of View of a Group
7Is Public Opinion Stubborn or Malleable
16A Consideration of the Press and Other Mediums of Communication in their Relation to the Public Relations Counsel
8The Interaction of Public Opinion with the Forces that Help to Make It
17His Obligations to the Public as a Special Pleader
9The Power of Interacting Forces That Go to Make Up Public Opinion