{"product_id":"governing-the-masses-by-distraction-hicham-al-sabbagh-9798306647739","title":"Governing the Masses by Distraction: A Historical Guide","description":"*\"Governing the Masses by Distraction, A Historical Guide\"* investigates the timeless practices used by rulers and governments to divert public focus and preserve authority, spanning civilizations from ancient times to modern democracies. Covering a historical timeline from 6000 BC to today, this work delves into how leaders have skillfully engaged, entertained, or sidetracked their populations to reduce scrutiny of their rule. Both a historical analysis and a practical handbook, the book provides actionable guidance for contemporary leaders looking to adopt similar techniques. Each chapter examines a specific method, compares its implementation across different regimes, and assesses its effectiveness. With a blend of philosophical reflection and clear explanations of political systems, the book is a valuable resource for scholars, politicians, historians, and social scientists aiming to explore or apply the mechanisms of distraction in governance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hicham Al Sabbagh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798306647739\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/09\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d","brand":"Hicham Al Sabbagh","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48996430741759,"sku":"9798306647739","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/governing-the-masses-by-distraction-hicham-al-sabbagh-9798306647739","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}