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The Free Press

Chapter 29: After-War Problems
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The essay examines the development and corruption of the modern capitalist press, arguing that it grew with capitalism and finance and now distorts both news and opinion. It distinguishes factual reporting from suggested ideas and shows how mechanical uniformity, rapid dissemination, and suppression warp public information. The author advocates small, independent organs as corrective forces that expose falsehoods and revive free political discussion, while expressing skepticism about achieving broader systems of self-government. The overall structure combines historical tracing, conceptual analysis of news practices, and a polemic in favor of a freer, decentralized press.



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