Propaganda refers to the process of using words, images, and other forms of communication to sway the opinions of others. The term itself derives from a seventeenth-century Roman Catholic initiative to preach its religious faith and convert people to the church. However, long before and long after the term was coined, people have used methods of social persuasion to "sell" ideas and win support for a variety of causes, often involving war and prejudice. In most cases, the propaganda material... więcej

Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2023. 3p.