Media, Persuasion and Propaganda

How do influential people, organizations, and nations build a community, market, or empire? When does persuasion become propaganda? The growing sophistication of persuasion and propaganda in the media, combined with the powerful reach of existing and emerging technologies, calls for a reframing of persuasive strategies and tactics for contemporary audiences. This multi-disciplinary text guides readers through the spectrum of persuasion, from everyday promotion to globe-altering propaganda.