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The Public Relations Handbook
The Public Relations Handbook, 6th edition provides an engaging, in-depth exploration of the dynamic and ever-evolving public relations industry.
Split into four parts exploring key conceptual themes in public relations, the book offers an overview of topics including strategic public relations, politics and the media; media relations in the social media age; strategic communication management; public relations engagement in the not-for-profit sector; activism and public relations; and the effects of globalisation and technology on the field. Featuring wide-ranging contributions from key figures in the PR profession, this new edition presents fresh views on corporate social responsibility, public relations and politics, corporate communication, globalisation, not-for-profit, financial and public sector public relations. The book also includes a discussion of key critical themes in public relations research and exploratory case studies of PR strategies in a variety of institutions, including Extinction Rebellion, Queen Margaret University, Mettis Aerospace, and Battersea Cats’ and Dogs’ Home.
Containing student-friendly features including clear chapter aims, analytical discussion questions, and key further reading throughout the text, The Public Relations Handbook is an ideal resource for students of public relations, corporate and strategic communications, and media studies.
Split into four parts exploring key conceptual themes in public relations, the book offers an overview of topics including strategic public relations, politics and the media; media relations in the social media age; strategic communication management; public relations engagement in the not-for-profit sector; activism and public relations; and the effects of globalisation and technology on the field. Featuring wide-ranging contributions from key figures in the PR profession, this new edition presents fresh views on corporate social responsibility, public relations and politics, corporate communication, globalisation, not-for-profit, financial and public sector public relations. The book also includes a discussion of key critical themes in public relations research and exploratory case studies of PR strategies in a variety of institutions, including Extinction Rebellion, Queen Margaret University, Mettis Aerospace, and Battersea Cats’ and Dogs’ Home.
Containing student-friendly features including clear chapter aims, analytical discussion questions, and key further reading throughout the text, The Public Relations Handbook is an ideal resource for students of public relations, corporate and strategic communications, and media studies.
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433 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2001
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November 23, 2012
This review is for the fourth (2011) edition.
At last, an introduction into PR theory and practice, but written in plain English!
Unless you are studying for a degree or post grad qualification in public relations, you will have no idea how hard it is to find theoretical text written in a way that is easy to understand. And these are supposed to be PR academics? What branch of PR did they work in?! I sometimes have to wonder if these dusty old tomes are published in archaic and over complicated language just to make them sound more important than they really are.
Alison Theaker's book is like finding an oasis in the middle of the desert. Clear and comprehensive it explains in reader friendly text the concepts, theories and history of public relations. Yes, there are lots of references to other works, but this is by no means unusual. If you've actually read any other author's PR related research paper, journel or seminal report you will see their works littered with references to other authors as well. The difference is that Theaker's book provides just enough liquid refreshment to help you digest another mouthful of dry academic biscuit.
At last, an introduction into PR theory and practice, but written in plain English!
Unless you are studying for a degree or post grad qualification in public relations, you will have no idea how hard it is to find theoretical text written in a way that is easy to understand. And these are supposed to be PR academics? What branch of PR did they work in?! I sometimes have to wonder if these dusty old tomes are published in archaic and over complicated language just to make them sound more important than they really are.
Alison Theaker's book is like finding an oasis in the middle of the desert. Clear and comprehensive it explains in reader friendly text the concepts, theories and history of public relations. Yes, there are lots of references to other works, but this is by no means unusual. If you've actually read any other author's PR related research paper, journel or seminal report you will see their works littered with references to other authors as well. The difference is that Theaker's book provides just enough liquid refreshment to help you digest another mouthful of dry academic biscuit.
September 26, 2012
Great PR book for those who are studying it
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