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Mao's Use of Propaganda
March 28, 2008
Victoria White student, Georgia Perimeter College

Georgia Perimeter College honors student Victoria White presents her work on how Chinese propaganda was used by that government to help control the behavior of its citizenry. The event is part of the The 20th Annual Dr. Francine King Social Science Colloquium.

History
China | citizenry | Culture | government | Propoganda | Classroom & Community | Asian | Politics & Public Affairs
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Georgia Perimeter College
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