Thursday, May 29, 2008

Propaganda

Propaganda is the art of indoctrination and manipulation. It is used to persuade a mass of people into believing a certain thing by using a one-sided argument. This is accomplished by distorting or not revealing the entire truth. Propagandist use all sorts of communication including speech and the Mass Media

A summary on propaganda:
¨ Distorting or not revealing the entire truth.
¨ Use of indoctrination.
¨ Very subtle and inviting.
¨ Use of jargon.
¨ Mass Media in media campaigns.
¨ Persuade a mass of people into believing a certain thing.
¨ Shape and manipulate peoples believe by using a one-sided argument.

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