Public Relations in Britain. A history of professional practice in the twentieth century
Details:
- Author(s) L'Etang, Jacquie
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 2004
- Pages 275pp; illus
- Publisher Lawrence Erlbaum
- Place Published London
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Library:
- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
- Visit British Library's website
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Notes:
Asks 'how did public relations develop in Britain and why' and links this to political, economic, social and technological factors. 'Highlights some sociological issues'. Has chapters: 'British public relations - definitions and debates'; 'Propaganda, information, and intelligence, 1914-45'; 'Establishing the profession, 1945-60'; 'Shape of things to come - the emergence of consultancy, 1948-69'; 'Professional dilemmas - public relations, the media and politics, 1948-70; 'Crime and punishment - codes and regulation, 1948-98; 'Educational developments, 1948-98'; 'Implications and conclusions'