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Global public relations : spanning borders, spanning cultures
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Routledge, 2009
Physical Description:
xviii, 310 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
ISBN:
9780415448154

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Summary

This text provides a structured and practical framework for understanding the complexities of contemporary public relations. It is an instructional book that guides the reader through the challenges of communication and problem solving across a range of organizations and cross-cultural settings.

Written in a straightforward, lively style, the book covers:nbsp;

foundational theories, and factors that shape the discipline communication across cultures trends affecting the public relations profession throughout the world.nbsp;

Incorporating case studies and commentary to illustrate key principles and stimulate discussion, this book also highlights the different approaches professionals must consider in different contexts, from communicating with employees to liaising with external bodies, such as government agencies or the media.nbsp;nbsp;

Offering a truly global perspective on the subject, Global Public Relations is essential reading for any student or practitioner interested in public relations excellence in a global setting.

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A companion website provides additional material for lecturers and students alike: www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415448154/


Author Notes

Alan R. Freitag is Associate Department Chair in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA.
Ashli Quesinberry Stokes is Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA.


Table of Contents

Hugh M. Culbertson
List of tablesp. vii
List of figuresp. viii
Forewordp. ix
Prefacep. xiv
Acknowledgmentsp. xvi
Contributing authorsp. xvii
Part 1
1 Common groundp. 3
2 Evolution of the professionp. 17
3 Theories and methodsp. 32
Part 2
4 Comparative cultural metricsp. 53
5 Structural comparisonsp. 71
6 The state of the public relations professionp. 87
Part 3
7 South and Southeast Asiap. 117
8 Evolutionary public relations in China, Japan and South Koreap. 137
9 The Middle Eastp. 162
10 Public relations in sub-Saharan Africap. 178
11 Latin Americap. 206
12 Central and Eastern Europep. 228
13 Western Europe and "legacy" countriesp. 261
14 A look to the futurep. 280
Indexp. 304
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