From the link;
‘This is one of the most important political economy books of the year. Julien Mercille’s book is set to become the definitive account of the media’s role in Ireland’s spectacular and transformative economic boom and bust. He argues convincingly that critical political economic perspectives are a rarity in the Irish media and Mercille’s devastating critique painstakingly chronicles the persistent failures of the Irish media.’ — Dr. Tom McDonnell, Macroeconomist at the Nevin Economic Research Institute (NERI)
‘Julien Mercille has filled an important gap in our understanding not only of how a nation implemented irrational austerity policies, but how media institutions played a central role in ensuring people tolerated them - from distorting and manipulating facts, to shutting out alternative analysis, Mercille shows that austerity is a first and foremost a political policy which requires an uncritical and compliant media’ — Michael Taft, Research Officer, Unite the Union
‘Julien Mercille shows how the "responsible", "balanced", "non-ideological" Irish media, notably including the public service broadcaster, have consistently supported policies that favor elites and disfavor most people, notably people in disadvantaged communities. And that the Irish media do so even more flagrantly than the media elsewhere’ — Vincent Browne, Broadcaster and journalist
So an economist from a Trade Union propaganda office, a trade unionist and a loony-left broadcaster think it's great. Now exactly a ringing endorsement!