Misinforming a Nation

About This Book

Misinforming A Nation is a book written by Willard Huntington Wright and published in 1917. The book is a scathing critique of the American press, which Wright argues is rife with misinformation and propaganda. Wright argues that the press is controlled by a small group of wealthy individuals who use it to further their own interests, often at the expense of the public. He cites numerous examples of news stories that were either fabricated or distorted in order to serve the interests of the press owners. Wright also argues that the press is responsible for creating a culture of fear and parano...