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Propaganda
Propaganda, as defined in the Webster online dictionary, is, “ The spreading of ideas, information, or rumors for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person. [Propaganda is also considered to be] ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further ones cause or to damage an opposing cause; also: a public action having such an effect.” Propaganda is a very evident piece in our society. ... Proper use of propaganda can be the main thrust to get a person, or product, ahead of the rest.
A field that thrives on the use of propaganda is the medical field. ... The American Medical Association (AMA) has said that the biggest expenditure for some of the pharmaceutical companies is not in the production of the drug itself, but in the commercialism and propaganda of the drug. It is safe to say that every propaganda technique has been used in some attempt to sell a particular drug, whether you need it or not. ...
Another propaganda technique used by pharmaceutical companies is doublespeak. ...
Another common propaganda technique is plain folks.
Approximate Word count = 883
Approximate Pages = 3.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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