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3
"Eneiny troops under iire.... ' etc. seems to reflect
a restricted view of PW, or may apply only to certain types of
Pw - such as strategic-olitlcal appeals. Surrender leaflets ought
to be no more effective than under fire. Sentence needs qualification.
12
1
Last sentence:
the sentence isn't clear.
why not?
Or perhaps the intent of
15
2
Redundancy: entire copulation as one target; the
elite another. (Minor point.)
IS
4
Gould this point be made a bit more explicit?
Emperor illustration ok, but do the other suggestions relate to
the same principle (e.g. , the second balcony sentence)?
22-23
An item(d) might be added to effect that a voice
with foreign accent and idiom tends to stand out clearly against
background of more familiar speech, and thus have initial attention
getting value.
26
3 Good point. Would it be well to develop and illustrate it further? (Possibly an area for some useful studies.)
27
2
"Interestingly enough, etc...". Is there evidence
for this? If so it might be good to cite the source so the reader
can see under what conditions the statement is true or limited.
29
2
Perhaps not "predestined to failure." under all
conditions, but likely to be less successful than appeals lacking
Invidious comparisons.
30
4
Second
sentence awsward.
31
1,2 Interpretation of quotation from Peaslee should be
qualified by fact that the different national constitutions contain words in different languages which may have vastly aifferent
meanings to the users as contrasted with the translators of the
constitution (e.g., property rights, right to petition, equality,
individual liberty and fair legal processes, etc.). Thus the
first sentence of the following paragraph may not be correct as
it stands.
4-1
1
Can anything be said (or need it be said) about
urban ecology in other countries? How generally true is the
distribution described in this paragranh (beginning on p. 40)?
48
1
"For example, the German..." the source of this
might be interesting to reader for further development (Shils and
Janowitz).
JL
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52
6
Last line on page: "will more readily"... suggests
too much rigidity. Suggest: "can, under appropriate conditions,
more readily", etc, 3ome conditions might be listed.
53
Suggest Section C be reorganized slightly to prevent
dual shift from capital letter headings to lowercase headings.
55
2
"In other words, if...." This sentence contains a
tremendous "if" for psychological warfare. PV probably cannot meet
the condition set up, but can help with other forms of warfare to
produce it. Sentence and paragraph may be slightly revised to
include this qualification.
2
57
Last sentence. Perhaps some limiting or qualifying
conditions for this effect should be suggested, and if possible
sources cited. Some material bearing on this will be included in
Vol. I.
6l
3
Probably unintentional implication of distinction
between black propaganda and P* (1st sentence).
65
2
Sentences 3 and k: perhaps some Illustrations of the
kinds of "instances" referred to would clear up the apparently implausible statement of sentence 4,
66
2,3 Is this the place for a critique of allegedly
"mechanistic" 3-R psychology? I don't think it contributes to the
problem of the section. While we all have our pet "wissensohaftanschauungen", this sort of book doesn't seem to be the place to
plug them.
75
1
Last two lines of second sentence contradict statement of function of Fart II as stated in the second sentence of
paragraph 2, page 4. Probably not important, though aomeone may be
confused.
77
2
Possibly an overstatement. Mimeographed handouts,
small leaflets, etc., don't require skilled technicians, etc.
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5
Last sentence. Why? In what context? (Avoid
notion of automatically effective communication this way and
consequent ri3k of rejection of picture as false unless properly
introduced, etc.)
97
3,4 I think the enthusiasm for these gimmicks should be
toned down in absence of conclusive supporting evidenoe. Too
strong: "Eventually, the desired action would result", and "After
that, it is most likely that he will keep both halves...." It may
be "probable", but most likely???
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What are personal traits?
I don't get the reference
106
2
The kind of PW campaign referred to wouldn't seem to
be "directed against an oppressed people" so much as against their
leaders or conquerors. Perhaps "non-glittering" generalities would
be effective-oppressive generalities to stir further discontent.
Intent of paragraph seems to be ok, but needs sharpening.
107
2
Suggest adding to first sentence: "...propaganda,
althougn some principles having general guidance value are presented
in Seotion Two of Vol. I."
103
3
He first four sentences: 3eems idea should be
qualified somewhat, according to target. Seems conceivable that
slick leaflets could be effective with elites, possibly others
behind lines.
Ill
3
What is an accredited prisoner of war?
105-114
My impression is that the organization and presentation in this seotion is not as clear as it could be.
123
1
Substitute "in detail" for "first-hand".
Xk2
2
Third sentence. Is this true? Orson Welles did It.
Didn't Germans use radio to precipitate confusion among French
citizenry in May and June of 19^0? Perhaps a source indicating the
conditions under which the statement Is true could be cited.
1^5
1,2 What about adding a note that PW operator should
check with competent sources on operation of factors mentioned.
1^0
1
Suggest this paragraph, beginning on p. 1^9, be
revised so as not to commit Vol. I to developing a principle
specifically called "ralndaial change".
152
1
Sentence beginning on p. 1^1, suggests that individual freedom Is a real value in all cultures or at all levels
within a given culture. Very likely a meaningless notion in
lowest levels of many cultures - Arab, Egyptian, e.g. Should the
sentence be qualified?
2
Could meaning of upper-middle intellectual level be
clarified?
4
Good point. Should be developed in relation to
other media where relevant. Sentences beginning 9th line from
bottom, however, may be culture-bound in application.
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154
In introducing Section D, a note on the existence of
psychological barriers to communication could be inserted, and
reference made to Section Two, Vol. I for details,
155
1
"Especially behind the Iron Curtain...." A source
for this statement would be helpful for more detailed reference.
156
2
"The .vestern practice has...", seems likely to be
especially culture-bound, and should not be presented as a general
truth. See next comment,
15&
2
"Voices should be colorful, expressive, distinctive".
Over how wide a range of cultures is this true? What do the terms
mean? and What are their working equivalents for various cultural
groups? Up to tills point in Section D I am getting the Impression
that the writer, in his criticism of Soviet propaganda (as too
repetitive, too heavy on obvious points and conclusions, grossly
"propagandists") may be projecting his own Western norms as to
what constitutes oOod propaganda over too wide a range of potential
target audiences. This question should be looked into to avoid
possibility of misleading potential users of the Volume.
159
1
Last parenthesized sentence:
analysis and qualification is needed.
More of this sort of
177
1
Citation of source for "If the broadcast drags on..."
would help point up conditions under which statement applies.
134
2
Have studies been made to show the order of importance
of the qualities of the loud-speaker announcer (listed beginning on
p. 182)?
l86
1
He Japanese hearing: Deficient in what respects?
Pitch discrimination? Loudness discrimination? "v'hat is the source
for this? T question its validity.
208
3
Gimmicks have not been evaluated in re their PW
effectiveness. Can we be sure, then, that "Gimmick production
should possess a low priority in relation to all other PW media
production"?
221
This chapter on political organizations looks very
good, but I wonder if it wouldn't be well to illustrate certain
parts of it (e.g. , Section 3) from the voluminous material on various
Fascist organizations in the U.S. (e.g., the Bund, Silver Shirts,
etc.) and how they were used by the Axis.