Public relations : the profession and the practice

"Public relations has developed as a major force in a growing, global information society. The practice of public relations is changing to include new, interactive media, while continuing to depend on the foundation of traditional media. The multi-disciplinary approach to understanding public r...

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Main Author: Lattimore, Dan (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : McGraw-Hill , c2012
Edition:4th ed
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Summary:"Public relations has developed as a major force in a growing, global information society. The practice of public relations is changing to include new, interactive media, while continuing to depend on the foundation of traditional media. The multi-disciplinary approach to understanding public relations is provided by the authors who come from business, journalism, communication and advertising backgrounds. The easy-to-read style of the text has been a hallmark of the text from its beginning. It includes spotlights on important topics or issues, mini-cases with short real-life cases, and end-of-the-chapter case studies often of major events such as the BP crisis, or GM's financial crisis where it used social media to provide interactive relationships with its constituencies"
Physical Description:xix, 372 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0073512052 (paperback : alk. paper)
9780073512051 (paperback : alk. paper)