Public Relations: Strategies and Tactics - Hardcover

Wilcox, Dennis L.; Ault, Philip H.; Agee, Warren K.; Cameron, Glen T.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0321055551 ISBN 13: 9780321055552

Publisher: Pearson, 1999

Synopsis

Public Relations presents an engaging and comprehensive overview of the principles, concepts, and methods of public relations. The text distinguishes itself from other texts in the field through the inclusion of case studies that are as current as today's headlines. This latest edition pays particular attention to global issues, use of the Internet and other new technologies, and ethical issues in public relations.

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From the Back Cover

Using real-life case studies, Public Relations, Sixth Edition, helps students better understand the basic concepts, strategies, and tactics practiced in public relations today. Comprehensive and up-to-date, this best-seller emphasizes ethics, international public relations, and the latest on technology's growing impact on the field. With the addition of new co-author Glen Cameron, this renowned author team thoroughly prepares students to practice public relations effectively and ethically in today's global economy.

Numerous new case studies on topics such as: the Clinton impeachment hearings; the success of Furby dolls in the marketplace; the 100th anniversary of Jell-O; litigation in public relations; logo licensing fees; the Pentagon in Hollywood; global environment efforts to educate citizens; and much more.

Updated and expanded material on new technologies such as the Internet provides students with the most current information available on this important area in public relations today.

Focus on Ethics boxes ask students to form their own opinions regarding current ethical issues in public relations, helping them to develop critical thinking and analytical skills.

Global PR illustrate the worldwide scope of issues, showing the international applications of public relations.

New four-color design makes text even more inviting to students.

An exciting new dedicated website (http://www.awlonline.com/wilcox) features an online study guide for students, links to relevant sites, and numerous instructor resources including Syllabus Builder, a tool that enables instructors to put their course online.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0321055551
• ISBN 13: 9780321055552
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 584