Culture Of Fear Analysis

Barry Glassner’s Culture of Fear identifies the fear that media gives us about problems that don't exist. They manipulate statistics and stories to get the result that they want- to buy their paper or watch their news because they have the most sensational stories. This inevitably earns them the most money and ratings. Glassner used the accurate statistics and the real stories that the news stations didn't use because then you would see how unnecessary they really are. They manipulate the truth so you become dependent on them for helpful tips about how to avoid these new dangers. They don't care that you are more afraid of reality and everyday life.

Glassner uses accurate data to help further his point that the media often takes them out of context, like when it was discovered that a New York Times article’s information did not come

He tells us that he, as a Jew, has faced bullying (both physically and verbally) because of his faith. He claims that he “can count on receiving letters that go beyond criticizing my views and accuse me of being part of an international Jewish conspiracy” just based on the premise that he has a Jewish-sounding name (Glassner 115). This makes him seem more knowledgeable as an author if he too has faced some of the problems that he is accusing the media of falsely creating. It also makes him seem more humane, less as a computer just spitting out statistics and citations and more of a person with feelings and emotions who can testify to actually being affected by these media hoaxes. Glassner also occasionally throws his own opinion or perspective into the mix of topics creating a more real, well-rounded book. The overall product is a book filled not only with accurate statistics and data, but with a real personal outlook over the materials which he is