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Latest Additions Alcohol and Temperance in Modern History: An International Encyclopedia, ABC-CLIO in History Biographical Dictionary of Social and Cultural Anthropology, Routledge in Social Sciences Canada's Diverse Peoples: A Reference Sourcebook, ABC-CLIO in Social Sciences Concise Encyclopedia of Sociolinguistics, Elsevier Science & Technology in Language Condensed Encyclopedia of Polymer Engineering Terms, Elsevier Science & Technology in Science Conspiracy Theories in American History, ABC-CLIO in History Encyclopedia of Nationalism: Leaders, Movements, and Concepts, Elsevier Science & Technology in Social Sciences Encyclopedia of Nationalism: Fundamental Themes, Elsevier Science & Technology in Social Sciences Encyclopedia of Urban Legends, ABC-CLIO in Social Sciences Encyclopedia of Women and Gender: Sex Similarities and Differences and the Impact of Society on Gender, Elsevier Science & Technology in Psychology Encyclopedia of Women Social Reformers, ABC-CLIO in History The Former Soviet Union's Diverse Peoples: A Reference Sourcebook, ABC-CLIO in Social Sciences The Former Yugoslavia's Diverse Peoples: A Reference Sourcebook, ABC-CLIO in Social Sciences Guns in American Society: An Encyclopedia of History, Politics, Culture and the Law, ABC-CLIO in Social Sciences Martial Arts of the World, ABC-CLIO in Art Mexico: An Encyclopedia of Contemporary Culture and History, ABC-CLIO in History Nigeria's Diverse Peoples: A Reference Sourcebook, ABC-CLIO in Social Sciences Propaganda and Mass Persuasion: A Historical Encyclopedia, 1500 to the Present, ABC-CLIO in History Public Opinion, Polling, and Democracy Around the World: A Historical Encyclopedia, ABC-CLIO in Social Sciences Science in the Contemporary World: An Encyclopedia, ABC-CLIO in Science South Africa's Diverse Peoples: A Reference Sourcebook, ABC-CLIO in Social Sciences We're updating many of our titles to the latest available editions. The following updated titles were recently released. Expect more soon! The Hutchinson Unabridged Encyclopedia with Atlas and Weather Guide, Helicon in Encyclopedias

Featured Title of the Month Propaganda and Mass Persuasion: A Historical Encyclopedia, 1500 to the Present from ABC-CLIO A truly international, authoritative A-Z guide to five centuries of propaganda, in both wartime and peacetime, which covers key moments, techniques, concepts, and some of the most influential propagandists in history. What were the secrets of both Hitler's and Stalin's success? Why did so many Americans approve of Senator Joseph McCarthy? How did FDR maintain his image with the electorate? The answers to these questions can be found in the realm of propaganda: the art of mass political persuasion. This fascinating survey provides a comprehensive introduction to propaganda, its changing nature, its practitioners, and its impact on the past five centuries of world history. Written by leading experts, it covers the masters of the art from Joseph Goebbels to Mohandas Gandhi and examines enormously influential works of persuasion such as Uncle Tom's Cabin, techniques such as films and posters, and key concepts like black propaganda and brainwashing. Case studies reveal the role of mass persuasion during the Reformation, and wars throughout history: World War I World War II (Britain) World War II (Germany) World War II (Japan) World War II (Russia) World War II (United States) Vietnam War Regional studies cover propaganda superpowers as well as little-known propaganda campaigns: Russia China United States Southeast Asia Ireland Scandinavia The book traces the evolution of propaganda from the era of printed handbills to computer fakery, and profiles such brilliant practitioners of the art as Third Reich film director Leni Riefenstahl and 19th-century cartoonist Thomas Nast, whose works helped to bring the notorious Boss Tweed to justice. Plus, browse this book by images to see some examples of propaganda posters.