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News: The Politics of Illusion (Longman Classics Series) (6th Edition) (Longman Classics Series)

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Year 2004 Edition year
Pages 304 Mid-length read
Vibe Idea-led Weekend read

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Summary

News: The Politics of Illusion (Longman Classics Series) (6th Edition) (Longman Classics Series) by Lance Bennett looks like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in from the record we have here. The edition details point to 2004 • Longman • 304 pages, which helps set expectations before you buy.

Edition on file: 2004 • Longman • 304 pages • ISBN 9780321224668.

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Reading commitment

Balanced Moderate time

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What stands out here

This one stands out through its reading feel more than through dry edition details: Idea-led • Weekend read.

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Treat this like a focused read: enough attention to get its shape, without overcomplicating it.

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