Social Movements and Statesmanship – Walter Lippmann

„Social movements are at once the symptoms and the instruments of progress. Ignore them and statesmanship is irrelevant; fail to use them and it is weak.“

Walter LippmannWalter Lippmann on the importance of social movements for progress and statesmanship in politics and society.
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Walter Lippmann was an American journalist and political commentator, known for his work on public opinion and political communication.

An important reminder of the role social movements play in politics and society.


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Walter Lippmann (1889–1974) was a prominent American journalist, media critic, and political commentator. He coined significant concepts in media and communication studies, particularly regarding the role of mass media in democracy. His book "Public Opinion" (1922) remains a classic in media criticism and political philosophy.

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