4.4.1 Diffusion and its elements

4.4.1 Diffusion and its Elements

Diffusion: It is the process by which an innovation is communicated through certain channels over time among members of a social system. It is a special type of Communication in the sense that the messages are concerned with innovations.

Diffusion is a kind of social change

Elements of diffusion:

a) Innovation

b) Communication channels

c) Time

d) Social system

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