Advertising and the Illusion of Meaning -- Advertising and the Illusion of Meaning -- Advertising, News, and Entertainment -- The Media Perspective -- The News Bias : Distorting Reality and Feeding Fears -- Illusions of Participation and Influence -- Tears in the Camera Eye -- Tragedy as License to Abandon Responsible Journalism -- The Changing Face of News -- Profiting from fear and myth -- Cashing in on Crises and Manufacturing Martyrs -- Emotional Legislation : Solutions without Problems -- The Wages of Fear : Consequences of a Public Blinded by Myths -- Losing Trust and Resources -- Threats to Life and Health -- Threats to Freedom and Justice -- Toward Solutions.
