His book 'Public Opinion' at that time, was considered to be the most persuasive critique of ________________.

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Walter Lippmann's book 'Public Opinion,' published in 1922, is a seminal work in the field of media studies and political science. It critically examines how public opinion is formed and manipulated, particularly in a democratic society. Lippmann argues that the democratic process is largely influenced by the media and by elites who shape public opinion, rather than by the rational, independent thoughts of individuals. This makes his work a critique of the functioning of democracy, rather than of autocracy, monarchy, or specific political parties.

His Book 'Public Opinion' at That Time, Was Considered to Be