Public Opinion

Exploring the dynamics of democracy, Walter Lippmann's "Public Opinion" delves into the critical role of citizens and the media in shaping public perceptions. Written in 1922, it addresses the challenges faced during revolutionary periods and questions the effectiveness of self-governance. Lippmann highlights the influence of propaganda, warning of its potential dangers, making his insights both timely and enduring. His pioneering analysis of modern democracy has established this work as essential reading in political science, reflecting on the complexities of public opinion nearly a century later.