If Seals Were Ugly, Nobody Would Give a Damn: Propaganda, Nationalism, and Political Marketing in the Canadian Seal Hunt

摘要: The provocative debate over the Canadian seal hunt features emotional imagery, selective use of facts, a media relations battle, and political lobbying. This paper explores different forms propaganda employed in sealing controversy by animal rights groups governments Canada Newfoundland. It argues that Newfoundland nationalism is central variable. perspective can help gauge effects explain government's defense controversial policy. concludes propaganda, nationalism, marketing are independent categories bear strong similarities.