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Persuasion tactics and celebrity recruitment in the Church of Scientology

Investigative reporter, Wright affords readers a comprehensive picture of Lafayette Ronald Hubbard and his religious system of \'scientology\'.

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Marketing persuasion strategies in "The Persuaders" documentary

Marketing, in general, refers to a complex set of activities that tries to direct the goods and services flow from producers towards consumers. The central element of the marketing activity is represented by the consumer.

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The pervasive irony embedded within everyday human life

There is an old adage that beauty is found only in the eye of the beholder. Consequently, I have look at myself and I am forced to accept, that I am handsome. What I have just said may be ironic or not, depending on your perspective of me.

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Firm persuasion: finding meaning and purpose in life's work

An attitude of 'firm persuasion' means that we have a sense of mission in what we do; a mission that cannot be easily diverted or silenced. At his core, Morrie's firm persuasion was that he was a teacher.

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Pericles' funeral oration: persuasion and propaganda in Athens

One of the main purposes of an orator is to have his or her public believe and feel everything that he or she says. It is thus difficult to determine when an experienced orator is telling the truth, given that the respective individual's job is to put across convincing messages.

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Privacy protection in pervasive computing: RFID tracking case study

Commenting on the rubric of privacy protection in sections 3.1 and 3.2, we now have a brief understanding that the paradigm of integrating and maintaining privacy remains quite challenging in a pervasive computing environment.

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Presidential power and persuasion from Nixon to Ford

The transfer of power from one President to another is a crucial time in the life of a democratic nation. "Expansions of presidential power are not always the death knell of democratization, but they often have had negative consequences for the expansion of political and civil rights" (Frye, 8).

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Propaganda and persuasion in pop music and consumer culture

Propaganda exists in more than government publications and specific public relations pieces. Propaganda and mass persuasion are present in all forms of media, including "pop" music.

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Comparing tone and persuasion in resume and website writing

Thank you in advance for your consideration of my application. I believe I am eminently qualified for the position that is presently available in your organization. What gives me confidence vis-a-vis my ability to become a valued member of your organization?

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Source factors and persuasion routes in the elaboration likelihood model

Source factors can have differing effects based on the persuasion route employed, and can possibly even affect which persuasion route is employed. This is very intriguing because it points to potentials for manipulation on a very fundamental level.

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