--- product_id: 38442368 title: "Republic of Spin: An Inside History of the American Presidency Reprint Edition" brand: "david greenberg" price: "¥6047" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/38442368-republic-of-spin-an-inside-history-of-the-american-presidency store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Republic of Spin: An Inside History of the American Presidency Reprint Edition **Brand:** david greenberg **Price:** ¥6047 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Republic of Spin: An Inside History of the American Presidency Reprint Edition by david greenberg - **How much does it cost?** ¥6047 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/38442368-republic-of-spin-an-inside-history-of-the-american-presidency) ## Best For - david greenberg enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted david greenberg brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Republic of Spin: An Inside History of the American Presidency Reprint Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413Tqij23qL.jpg) ![Republic of Spin: An Inside History of the American Presidency Reprint Edition - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QJGMJPyJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A culled set of history that’s hard to find summarized anywhere else *by K***D on Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2016* What is the correct role of the media in national politics? Does government propagandize the electorate or enlighten them? Will it allow us to scale up traditional New England town democracy to a national level, or create a society of conformists, eventually marching in lock step to disaster? Historically, how malleable has the public been? What was the media's role in advancing Vietnam and the civil rights movement? When does taking advantage of and playing the media cross the line into misuse?And what of the media in society? Could it empower the lowest common denominator and institute the “tyranny of the majority” through demagoguery? Is it even possible to be objective?, since no single person can know all (even reasonable) points of view on a major issue. Starting at a certain level of abstraction, is truth simply a matter of spin and bias? And when the media has what one regards as biased reporting – is it due to an honest bias?, or does it come from the dictates of the outlet owner on which positions their writers should be hired for or favor?Given the role of the internet in articulately advancing so many opinions at odds with each other – in the future will it be possible to even produce consensus about anything meaningful?I have previous purchased and tried to make my way through several books featuring Edward Bernays (Propaganda, Crystallizing Public Opinion, The Father of Spin). Past the first few chapters of nicely summarized insight I found them to become so full of routine minutia and pontification that they lost my interest.“The Republic of Spin” traces the role of the media (newspapers, radio, TV), starting with Teddy Roosevelt’s administration. The vast majority of the book held me spellbound, with well thought out prose - ways of explaining and summing up. Only towards the end with the George W Bush and Obama administrations did it (sort of) start skimming and falling short of other books (like Frank Rich’s “The Great Story Ever Sold”) . A frank analysis of what is termed “political correctness” - in light of statistics on social pathology (our present day elephant in the room, our third rail of politics) is also missing. None-the-less, this book presents a culled set of history that’s hard to find summarized anywhere else. Five stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating Fun for Political and Media Junkies *by P***E on Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2021* There is plenty to learn from this book--though it generally starts only from the 20th Century. There was plenty of sping going on between politicians and the media before that. However, the 20th Century is what brought us radio--where demagogues like Father Coughlin and Huey Long gained huge followings on the airwaves with a largely leftwing/populist message, onto TV where Ike and really JFK learned to manage things. The book goes up to the Obama years--and seems to let him off the hook a bit regarding spin. But that's OK. The book is generally a fun read for anyone following politics and seeking to understand how we reached the cable news pundit wars of today. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Presidential spin from George Washington onward. . . . *by S***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2016* Think that political spin by presidents just started recently? This book says "No"! The volume goes back to the beginning of the American Republic under our Constitution. George Washington, for example, would ask James Madison do provide a draft of an important message. Madison would do so--and then present a response from the House of Representatives to the draft that he gave Washington! Over time, we see early presidents "spinning" their perspective.Over time, the spin aspect of a presidency became more sophisticated and the use of media more fine grained. By the early 20th century, presidents such as Teddy Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson and others became adept at getting their word out. And--over time--practitioners became more skilled. FDR, Eisenhower, Nixon, Reagan, Clinton, Bush (2), and Obama. Polls became more scientific and were used to assess public opinion and suggest ways of speaking to the public's concerns.This is a well written work, accessible to readers, and addressing an issue of some importance. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/38442368-republic-of-spin-an-inside-history-of-the-american-presidency](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/38442368-republic-of-spin-an-inside-history-of-the-american-presidency) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-11-09*