War Made Easy

Norman Solomon examines the methods of "perception management" that have shaped how Americans have been persuaded to support their country's recent wars. Rather than accepting official messaging at face value, the book takes apart the spin that surrounds military action and treats it as a form of disinformation.

The author looks at American military campaigns from the past and the present, showing how successive administrations have used similar tactics to justify wars and to keep the public behind them. He documents a long record of deliberate deception at the top levels of government.

The book also offers practical guidance for telling a propaganda campaign apart from genuine news reporting. Its aim is to help readers become more critical of the media and, in doing so, possibly help the country avoid costly and unnecessary wars.