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Propaganda is thousands of years old. But it came of age in the
20th century, when the development of mass media (and later
multimedia communications) offered a fertile ground for its
dissemination, and the century's global conflicts provided the
impetus needed for its growth. Put simply, propaganda is the
dissemination of ideas intended to convince people to think and act
in a particular way and for a particular persuasive purpose. But it
takes many forms, is fluid and indeed is constantly developing,
most fervently in our own digital era. Terms such as 'fake news',
'post-truth', 'gate-keepers' and 'asymmetrical warfare' were
unknown a decade ago yet today are now commonplace, and often
cynically derided, in daily media communications. In this timely
and fully international book, David Welch has selected fifty images
to highlight the continuities and dis-continuities of
mass-communication throughout history, be they via images, events,
films or by 'propaganda by deed'. Such an approach demonstrates how
changing technological innovations (such as television and the
internet) have continued to shape the propaganda narrative but also
demonstrate how tried and trusted forms of propaganda - such as the
humble leaflet - can still prove highly effective. The fifty images
included are not all necessarily the most striking - rather they
have been chosen because they illustrate recurring themes and
devices (such as humour) and different mediums employed by
propagandists - from early Egyptian coins eulogizing Alexander the
Great to the psychological warfare used in the war against
terrorism following the destruction of the Twin Towers in New York,
and the use of social media employed so widely in the current Covid
pandemic.
The Third Reich: Politics and Propaganda re-appraises one of the most closely studied issues in European history - the appeal of the Nazi party and analyses the reasons behind the remarkable and sustained success of National Socialism in Germany. David Welch challenges previously held assumptions about the effectiveness of Nazi Propaganda, summarizes the major current debates and argues that in order to be successful, propaganda must preach to the partially converted. This second edition brings the book up to date with a revised introduction and postscript to reflect the historiographical debates of the 1990s. It includes new material on many topics such as: * continuities and discontinuities between Weimar and the Third Reich * the medium of radio * the 'Hitler myth' * Nazi targeting of specific classes and social groups * racial purity.
Written by celebrated scholar Joseph Nye and new co-author David
Welch, Understanding Global Conflict and Cooperation is a concise
and penetrating introduction to world politics in an era of complex
interdependence. This text employs lessons from theory and history
to examine conflict and cooperating among global actors and thus to
provide readers with a durable analytical framework. From twentieth
and twenty-first century wars to global finance and global
governance, Understanding Global Conflict and Cooperation, formerly
known as Understanding International Conflicts, expands
substantially on a classic work and continues to deliver a
thought-provoking survey of international relations today.
Modern European History brings together a unique selection of
documents covering the period from 1871 to 2000. The collection is
organised by topic, and a clear historical context and
chronological chart provide background for each section. This
second edition brings the book up to date and includes such key
themes in European history as: * Bismarck and Imperial Germany *
the Russian Revolution * the origins and aftermath of the First and
Second World Wars * Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany * The Spanish
Civil War * The Cold War * European Integration 1945-1999
Containing documents such as extracts from diaries, speeches,
treaties, poetry, radio broadcasts, photographs, cartoons,
political posters and propaganda, this is an essential resource for
students of modern British and European history.
Hitler: Profile of a Dictator is a fascinating exploration of Hitler and his role in the Third Reich. The book unravels the complex historiographical debate surrounding this notorious figure by examining his personality, his ideas and the nature of his power. Hitler: Profile of a Dictator surveys Hitler's career chronologically and includes coverage of: * the young idealogue * the Führer State * Hitler's role in the outbreak of the Second World War * Hitler's involvement in the Holocaust. This second edition brings the continuing debate up to date in light of the most recent reseach, and speculates on the implications of the Irving trial.
First published in 1991. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor and
Francis, an informa company.
Contents: 1 Imperial Germany, 1871-1918 2 France, 1871-1944 3 Russia in revolution, 1890-1918 4 The origins of the First World War and its aftermath 5 Fascist Italy 6 Nazi Germany 7 Russia under Stalin 8 The approach to the Second World War The Spanish Civil War The Munich Crisis 9 The origins of the Cold War 10 European integration
Contents: 1 Imperial Germany, 1871-1918 2 France, 1871-1944 3 Russia in revolution, 1890-1918 4 The origins of the First World War and its aftermath 5 Fascist Italy 6 Nazi Germany 7 Russia under Stalin 8 The approach to the Second World War The Spanish Civil War The Munich Crisis 9 The origins of the Cold War 10 European integration
This book attempts to understand the Germans voting for the NSDAP
and acquisition of extensive European Empire. It examines specific
aspects of Nazi propaganda which is to enhance the understanding of
National Socialism by revealing both its power and limitations.
Hitler: Profile of a Dictator is a fascinating exploration of
Hitler and his role in the Third Reich. The book unravels the
complex historiographical debate surrounding this notorious figure
by examining his personality, his ideas and the nature of his
power. Hitler: Profile of a Dictator surveys Hitler's career
chronologically and includes coverage of: * the young idealogue *
the Fuhrer State * Hitler's role in the outbreak of the Second
World War * Hitler's involvement in the Holocaust. This second
edition brings the continuing debate up to date in light of the
most recent reseach, and speculates on the implications of the
Irving trial.
Intended to supplement standard texts on death and dying, this book
covers a range of issues, including the self, family, culture,
institutions, suicide, and AIDS. The 78 structured activities
motivate high-school and college-age students to do more reading,
increase attendance, and become more active participants in class
-- and to examine their own personal and cultural attitudes and
assumptions about death.
The Third Reich: Politics and Propaganda re-appraises one of the most closely studied issues in European history - the appeal of the Nazi party and analyses the reasons behind the remarkable and sustained success of National Socialism in Germany. David Welch challenges previously held assumptions about the effectiveness of Nazi Propaganda, summarizes the major current debates and argues that in order to be successful, propaganda must preach to the partially converted. This second edition brings the book up to date with a revised introduction and postscript to reflect the historiographical debates of the 1990s. It includes new material on many topics such as: * continuities and discontinuities between Weimar and the Third Reich * the medium of radio * the 'Hitler myth' * Nazi targeting of specific classes and social groups * racial purity.
Mary Barra's quest to move GM to a manufacturer of electric cars
has captured the attention of automobile aficionados,
green-business advocates, and leaders of all types who have to
admire Mary's toughness in moving forward despite the overwhelming
obstacles in her path. A decade ago, no one would have guessed that
GM would be the company poised to lead America into the future. At
a time when business book readers seem endlessly fascinated by
soaring tech giants like Amazon and Netflix, and ill-fated startups
like WeWork and Theranos, why is it important to put the spotlight
back on 112-year-old GM? Because Charlie Wilson's quip from 1952 is
still true: What's good for GM is still good for America, and vice
versa. America needs to transition to a new era of clean energy and
environmentally sustainable transportation. We also need to adapt
to a world with far fewer assembly-line jobs, but far more skilled
jobs for people who can design, build, and operate robots and other
high-tech machines. GM's attempt to lead those transitions is as
important as it is dramatic. Equally compelling is the story of
GM's CEO, Mary Barra, who against all odds took the reins at GM in
2014. Since that time, she has attempted to reinvent a century-old
company and equip it for the biggest change in transportation since
the internal combustion engine replaced the horse. In the process,
she has been ripping out GM traditions by the roots-and taking flak
from all sides. Her plan is to make GM-the company famed for the
gas-burning Corvette, hulking Cadillac Escalade, and carbon-spewing
Silverado pickup-purely electric and clean by 2035. She may not be
as wealthy as Jeff Bezos, as brash as Elon Musk, or as powerful as
Mark Zuckerberg, but Mary Barra is just as important as any of
them. And as one of the most powerful female executives in the
world, she is overdue for an in-depth look at her forward-thinking
vision, her approach to leadership, and her accomplishments against
the odds.
Based on a detailed examination of specific aspects of Nazi
propaganda, this book (originally published in 1983) enhances the
understanding of National Socialism by revealing both its power and
its limitations. The work tackles aspects of Nazi propaganda which
had been neglected in the past, but together they demonstrate the
disproportionate role assigned to propaganda in one of the most
highly politicised societies in contemporary European history.
Adolf Hitler, writing in Mein Kampf, was scathing in his
condemnation of German propaganda in World War I, declaring that
Germany failed to recognize that the mobilization of public opinion
was a weapon of the first order. This, despite the fact that
propaganda had been regarded by the German leadership, arguably for
the first time, as an intrinsic part of the war effort. In this
book, David Welch fully examines German society - politics,
propaganda, public opinion and total war - in the Great War.
Drawing on a wide range of sources - posters, newspapers, journals,
film, Parliamentary debates, police and military reports and
private papers - he argues that the moral collapse of Germany was
due less to the failure to disseminate propaganda than to the
inability of the military authorities and the Kaiser to reinforce
this propaganda, and to acknowledge the importance of public
opinion in forging an effective link between leadership and the
people.
Propaganda has been a major tool of war from the earliest times and
has never been more vital, and had no greater effect, than in the
20th century - a time of continuous global conflict and two world
wars. This title includes contributions from leading academics,
media professionals and from the armed services. All aspects are
covered: the Press; radio and television, state information
services; "virtual war" and psychological operations. The 20th
century has seen major shifts in the relationship between war and
propaganda, fuelled by the huge technological advances, making
propaganda and censorship increasingly potent weapons. The text
covers conflict from the Boer War, British and German propaganda in
World War I and World War II, the Cold War, the Gulf War and
Kosovo. An important aspect - not generally realized except among
media professionals - is the control of propaganda by the Ministry
of Defence which has access to the largest single television
audience in the world through "BBC World". The role of propaganda
in the "war against terror" is also analysed in detail.
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