1. Russian Revolution, violent upheaval in Russia in 1917 that overthrew the czarist government. 2. Marx, Karl, 1818-83, German social philosopher, the chief theorist of modern socialism and communism. Marxism, economic and political philosophy named for Karl Marx. It is also known as scientific (as opposed to utopian) socialism. Marxism has had a profound impact on contemporary culture; modern communism is based on it, and most modern socialist theories derive from it (see socialism). It has also had …showed first 75 words of 1459 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1459 total…affairs. The Uni! ted States Information Agency (USIA) was established in 1953 to facilitate the international dissemination of information about the United States. Radio Moscow, Radio Havana, and The Voice of America are just three of the large radio stations that provide information and propaganda throughout the world. In addition, certain refinements of the propaganda technique have developed, most notably brainwashing, the intensive indoctrination of political opponents against their will. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Encarta