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Chapter 18: Application II: Political Propaganda and Democratic Choice

After Chapter 18: Section 3:
18.1 Videos The Nature of Irrational Political Propaganda

  • Ries report on branding candidates
    8:37
  • Spotting propaganda techniques classic
    9:59
  • HowStuffWorks lecture on 7 propaganda techniques
    6:21
18.2 Videos Famous Propagandists

  • HowStuffWorks documentary on Edward Bernays part 1
    4:43
  • HowStuffWorks documentary on Edward Bernays part 2
    4:59
  • HowStuffWorks documentary on Edward Bernays part 3
    5:07
  • Academy of Ideas lecture on Gustave Le Bon
    8:42
  • Le Bon The Crowd audio book
    5:38:02
  • Lenin—agit-prop trains
    1:12
  • HistoryTruths lecture on Joseph Goebbels
  • History Channel documentary on Goebbels part 1
    9:12
  • History Channel documentary on Goebbels part 2
    9:46
  • History Channel documentary on Goebbels part 3
    10:05
  • History Channel documentary on Goebbels part 4
    8:34
  • ReasonTV lecture on the power of Nazi propaganda
    5:46
18.3 Videos Examples of Irrational Political Propaganda

  • Mr. Show send-up of political ads
    3:51
  • The infamous “Daisy Girl” attack ad from 1964 presidential race
    1:09
18.4 Illustrations Examples of Propagandistic Posters and Ads
18.5 Tutorial Identifying Irrational Propaganda 15 points
18.6 Quiz Identifying Irrational Propaganda Points = 30 x Percent Score
After Chapter 18: Section 4:
18.7 Videos How to Vote Wisely
18.8 Tutorial Chapter 18 Concept Review 20 points