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Mass communication

The process by which a complex organization, with the aid of one or more machines,

produces and transmits public messages that are directed at large, heterogeneous,

and scattered audiences. Communication to large audiences which is mediated by

electronic or print media. (1)

 

(1) Glossary of communication, University of Jyväskylä

 

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Marketing communications

Product publicity, promotion, and advertising. (1)

 

(1) Glossary of communication, University of Jyväskylä

 

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Mainstreaming

Argues that heavy television viewing diminishes differences in perceptions of reality

caused by demographic and social factors. The effect of television in stabilizing and

homogenizing views within a society. (1)

 

(1) Glossary of communication, University of Jyväskylä

 

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Low-context culture

Culture in which most information in a message is contained in the explicit or verbal

message. [IRW] The meaning of the communication act is inferred from the messages

being sent and not the location where the communication occurs. (1)

 

(1) Glossary of communication, University of Jyväskylä

 

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Lobbying

The practice of trying to influence governmental decisions. Usually done by agents

who serve interest groups. (1)

 

(1) Glossary of communication, University of Jyväskylä

 

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Liaison(s)

Person who links two groups but is not a member of either group. Individuals who

serve as linking pins connecting two or more groups within organizational

communication networks. Sometimes referred to as internal boundary spanners. (1)

 

(1) Glossary of communication, University of Jyväskylä

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Lethality

a rate expressing the number of deaths in a given population of patients affected by a

given disease in a defined space and time. es. how many ofm cancer patient died in an

hospital in a year. often expressed in %.

 

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Lethal

Deadly.

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Latent public

People who are not aware of an existing problem. (1)

 

(1) Glossary of communication, University of Jyväskylä

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Latent infection

Lingering infection that may lie dormant in the body for a time but may become active

under certain conditions.

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