Summary:
- The article reviews the book "Dead Men's Propaganda: Ideology and Utopia in Comparative Communications Studies" by Terhi Rantanen, which examines the role of propaganda and ideology in shaping communication studies.
- The book explores how the ideas and work of "dead men" (influential figures who have passed away) continue to shape the field of communication studies, and how this has led to the perpetuation of certain ideological perspectives.
- The review highlights how the book provides a critical analysis of the historical and political contexts that have influenced the development of communication studies, and how this can inform contemporary debates and research in the field.