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This a basic text that is easy to understand. It defines propaganda; explains the techniques used to create convincing campaigns; includes photographs and examples of propaganda at work today and in the past; and gives advice on detecting propaganda and understanding the ways it can influence you.

For some, "propaganda art" is a contradiction in terms: "propaganda" suggests government-sponsored censorship, intimidation and deception, while "art" implies the pursuit of beauty, truth and freedom. In this wide-ranging book, Toby Clark argues against such a partial and negative view. He examines the complex relationship between art and politics, showing how works of art can have a political purpose, and exploring the ways in which art styles become associated with political systems. Using a rich array of paintings, posters, photographs, film stills and sculpture, Clark questions our assumptions about what makes propaganda art and analyses works never before considered in this context.

This text gives brief, easily read information about politics; a brief history of propaganda; and the ways in which propaganda can be used. It is a basic introductory text.

Covering everything from political theory to methods of government, the book presents the ideas and theories of key political philosophers, leaders, movements, and activists in a uniquely visual and easy-to-understand way. Explaining political ideas on a conceptual level, entries explore how they apply to governments, movements, and trends throughout history, along with 21st-century examples such as the #MeToo movement and #BlackLivesMatter. The book also shows how political history is affected by economics, sociology, and the role of the media -- an ever-relevant issue in the age of "fake news" and "cancel culture", and the current distrust of the economic forces behind certain areas of the media. With its unique graphic approach and clear, authoritative text, "How Politics Works" is the perfect introduction to the subject.

How do ideas make the world go round? What is populism? What are the political left and right? What's the difference between capitalism and communism, or democracy and dictatorship? Who really holds the power? Can everyone have freedom of speech? And what does all this mean for you? Find out the answers in this book, which unpacks the complicated language and often messy world of politics. Politics is... looks at the beliefs of political thinkers, leaders, and activists from around the world, covers the key branches of government, and examines authority. While focusing on contemporary issues, the book also traces the history of politics. It explains the ideas and "-isms" that shape our world as well as investigating the role of external factors, such as protest and the media, in political decision-making. Whether you're studying politics or not, if you're not sure whether politics matters or why your vote counts, get your hands on this thought-provoking book--it defines the big ideas you need to know and provides inspiration for analyzing, interrogating, and changing your world.

Provides graphic design students and practitioners with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental elements and principles of their language - graphic design.

An international survey of the history of design and advertising.