Antonio Gramsci's concept of power as "hegemony" is based on

A. the achievement of global political supremacy.
B. the manipulation of ideas to manufacture consent.
C. superior economic power to manipulate other nations.
D. superior military power to dominate other nations.


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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