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Effective Public Relations

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A textbook and reference first published in 1978 and most recently revised in 1994. It explains the basic concepts of the field and its conduct in various settings and the theory, principles, and processes that guide the practice. The treatment is intended as an introduction and preparation for more specialized courses on strategy and tactics for solving particular problems, writing and techniques, research, evaluation, and management. The eighth edition contains new data, ideas, examples, and sources. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

608 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1982

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108 reviews
November 17, 2008
Well, now that I've gotten my APR, I'm glad to have this book around. While I didn't read the entire thing, it will stay on my shelf as a tried and true PR reference.

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It's the PR bible, it turns out. Gotta have it to make it through the APR exam, so yes, I probably have just bought my last ever textbook. Unless I decide to get another masters or Ph.D. someday.
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May 20, 2013
3.5 stars. This was the last textbook I will ever have to read for college! :)
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November 16, 2019
This was alternately a thrill and a chore. Some parts are excellent, some parts are awful. It definitely reads like it was written by two people: one who could write and one who could not.
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28 reviews1 follower
April 8, 2011
This public relations textbook was good enough that I've saved it for all these years, and still refer to it occasionally. A favorite part of this book is the treatment of the American Revolution as a public relations campaign. According to this book, the Boston Massacre was not a spontaneous event and the Liberty Tree was a clever symbol for rallying the colonists.
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25 reviews
February 25, 2008

what can i say? it's a text books.
you should read this if you're a PR student. but PR practitioner should read this one too..

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10 reviews1 follower
November 6, 2008
Great reference for public relations professionals who are pursuing an Accreditation in Public Relations.
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July 17, 2015
nice book
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38 reviews11 followers
October 15, 2021
Rujukan buku perkuliahan yang lumayan lengkap, khususnya bagi jurusan public relation
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