Constructing Public Opinion

http://www.mediaed.org

The media regularly use public opinion polls in their reporting of important news stories. But how exactly do they report them and to what end? In this insightful and accessible interview, Professor Justin Lewis demonstrates the way in which polling data are themselves used by the media to not just reflect what Americans think but instead to construct public opinion itself. Addressing vital issues (e.g., the role the media play in "manufacturing consent" for political elites, what polls really tell us about public opinion, what Americans actually think about politics), Constructing Public Opinion provides a new way to think about the relationship between politics, media and the public.

Exploding the myth that most Americans are moderate or conservative, Constructing Public Opinion demonstrates the way in which political elites help to promote the military industrial complex and how the media sustains belief in an electoral system with a built-in bias against the interests of ordinary people. Well illustrated with graphics and many examples of media coverage, it is the first film of its kind to present a critical analysis of media and public opinion.

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[jblackmel]

Perfect examples of the opinion engineering is during times of unjust wars: Vietname, Spanish American War, Irag or so-called war on terrorism.

[jaerhee]

If you're interested in the agenda setting, framing and priming of mass media, come and join us 'News Breakers - believe it or bust it' on Facebook.

'News Breakers' is a social media project of a group of university students who are contesting and raising awareness about the way news/information is portrayed by mass media.

[bradshawonline]

@randalusa - then provide us with the accurate statistics and proof instead.

[praisetothesinners]

@SonsOfLibertyRiders he never said they weren't against it he just said media influences people's opinions

[randalusa]

This guy's polling statistics are dreadfully inaccurate.

[brianbethel]

This sux...

[evilnrok]

very true xD

[Itztli87]

Duh,

just be glad that the totalitarian empire we live in is the only FUN one to live in.