Author : Robert L. Heath
Publisher : Taylor & Francis US
ISBN 13 : 9780761927334
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (273 download)
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Public Relations by : Robert L. Heath
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Public Relations written by Robert L. Heath and published by Taylor & Francis US. This book was released on 2005 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Public Relations explores the evolution of the PR field, with examples from history describing events, changing practices, and the key figures who developed and expanded the profession. The encyclopedia explores key challenges facing the profession of public relations and its practitioners, such as earning the trust and respect of critics and the general public. Opinions about PR are as diverse as the issues addressed by the people and organizations in the field. One good example is ethics (decision-making, creations of meaning, etc.), and the popular notion that many PR practitioners use their skills to deliberately misinform the public. In contrast, public relations professionals also have an integral role in social responsibility, such as notifying the public of climate or public health concerns. These volumes go into great depth about such ethical policies and challenges. In fact, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) operates under a specific code of ethics---full details of which are included in an appendix. The encyclopedia has also been put together with the knowledge that PR does not exclusively reside in the United States. Major international figures, research , and organizations play a key part in the project.