Taking the Risk Out of Democracy: Corporate Propaganda versus Freedom and Liberty Book

Incredibly informative and complete look at the roots of corporate propaganda in the U.S., U.K., and Australia with the main emphasis being given to the States. Carey outlines in great detail how this leviathan came to be what it is today by tracing it back to the early 20th century, giving particular attention to the time around World War One.

While it is rather dry (it is an academic work, after all), the information is accessible and interesting. Carey's unpacking of this particular piece of history is meticulous and very well-sourced, making his points solid. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in political science and the machinations of U.S. politics. Especially in the current political climate, this book serves the reader well by pulling back the veil of propaganda and exposing the corporate machine for what it is.

The final chapter could be removed as it is quite technical, but much of the rest of the book should be required reading.