Jae-Hwa Shin – författare

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THINK Currency.  THINK Relevancy.  THINK Public Relations.

 

The engaging visual design of THINK Public Relations provides an introduction to the field of public relations that successfully blends theory and practice in an easy-to-read format.  Students are introduced to exciting and innovative public relations campaign examples in the contract of relevant theory and core concepts that they will need to succeed in the world of public relations. The authors offer a practical approach to the study of public relations and emphasize competition and conflict management, while providing a concise, comprehensive overview of the profession.

 

A better teaching and learning experience

This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students.  Here’s how:

Improve Critical Thinking—Questions and cases throughout the text encourage students to think critically about public relations topics. Engage Students—An appealing visual design and real-world applications engage students in the material. Apply Ethics— Feature boxes introduce readers to the important ethical and legal issues facing public relations practitioners today.

 

Winner of the 2021 National Communication Association PRIDE award in the 'Outstanding Textbook' category!Explore a wide range of theoretical frameworks and themes for public relations in this comprehensive and authoritative workPublic Relations Theory: Capabilities and Competencies is a comprehensive overview of the major theoretical perspectives in public relations, considering the evolution, diversification and merger of approaches that have been spurred by rapid changes in society, cultural boundaries, technology, and media environments. Authors Jae-Hwa Shin and Robert Heath explain both organizational and social theories of public relations, including cases and challenges to help students bring theory and research to bear on solving the daily challenges of public relations practice.Rather than advocate in favor of a particular theoretical view or position, Public Relations Theory: Capabilities and Competencies covers a broad range of theoretical perspectives and themes in public relations, including: An examination of excellence theory, contingency theory, rhetorical theory, and critical theory as these perspectives apply to public relationsIssues management, crisis management, risk management and conflict management with respect to public relationsCombining theory and practice for conceptualization and strategic execution of robust public relations programs and campaignsThe importance of public relations ethics to serve the public goodHow to define "the public" or "relationships" in the field of public relationsThe book closes with discussion of emerging topics and the recent transformation of public relations theory to take diversity, technology, and global identity into account and offers insight into future direction.This book is perfect for upper level undergraduate and graduate students of public relations in journalism and communication. It will also be useful for public relations practitioners who hope to improve their understanding of the theoretical background and principles of their work and serve as an excellent reference for doctoral students and researchers in the area.

Winner of the 2021 National Communication Association PRIDE award in the ''Outstanding Textbook'' category!

Explore a wide range of theoretical frameworks and themes for public relations in this comprehensive and authoritative work

Public Relations Theory: Capabilities and Competencies is a comprehensive overview of the major theoretical perspectives in public relations, considering the evolution, diversification and merger of approaches that have been spurred by rapid changes in society, cultural boundaries, technology, and media environments. Authors Jae-Hwa Shin and Robert Heath explain both organizational and social theories of public relations, including cases and challenges to help students bring theory and research to bear on solving the daily challenges of public relations practice.

Rather than advocate in favor of a particular theoretical view or position, Public Relations Theory: Capabilities and Competencies covers a broad range of theoretical perspectives and themes in public relations, including:

An examination of excellence theory, contingency theory, rhetorical theory, and critical theory as these perspectives apply to public relations Issues management, crisis management, risk management and conflict management with respect to public relations Combining theory and practice for conceptualization and strategic execution of robust public relations programs and campaigns The importance of public relations ethics to serve the public good How to define "the public" or "relationships" in the field of public relations

The book closes with discussion of emerging topics and the recent transformation of public relations theory to take diversity, technology, and global identity into account and offers insight into future direction.

This book is perfect for upper level undergraduate and graduate students of public relations in journalism and communication. It will also be useful for public relations practitioners who hope to improve their understanding of the theoretical background and principles of their work and serve as an excellent reference for doctoral students and researchers in the area.

Winner of the 2021 National Communication Association PRIDE award in the ''Outstanding Textbook'' category!

Explore a wide range of theoretical frameworks and themes for public relations in this comprehensive and authoritative work

Public Relations Theory: Capabilities and Competencies is a comprehensive overview of the major theoretical perspectives in public relations, considering the evolution, diversification and merger of approaches that have been spurred by rapid changes in society, cultural boundaries, technology, and media environments. Authors Jae-Hwa Shin and Robert Heath explain both organizational and social theories of public relations, including cases and challenges to help students bring theory and research to bear on solving the daily challenges of public relations practice.

Rather than advocate in favor of a particular theoretical view or position, Public Relations Theory: Capabilities and Competencies covers a broad range of theoretical perspectives and themes in public relations, including:

An examination of excellence theory, contingency theory, rhetorical theory, and critical theory as these perspectives apply to public relations Issues management, crisis management, risk management and conflict management with respect to public relations Combining theory and practice for conceptualization and strategic execution of robust public relations programs and campaigns The importance of public relations ethics to serve the public good How to define "the public" or "relationships" in the field of public relations

The book closes with discussion of emerging topics and the recent transformation of public relations theory to take diversity, technology, and global identity into account and offers insight into future direction.

This book is perfect for upper level undergraduate and graduate students of public relations in journalism and communication. It will also be useful for public relations practitioners who hope to improve their understanding of the theoretical background and principles of their work and serve as an excellent reference for doctoral students and researchers in the area.

THINK Currency. THINK Relevancy. THINK Public Relations. The engaging visual design of THINK Public Relations provides an introduction to the field of public relations in an easy-to-read format. Students are introduced to exciting and innovative public relations campaign examples while learning the theory and core concepts that they will need to succeed in their career. The authors offer a practical approach to the study of public relations and emphasize competition and conflict management. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how: *Personalize Learning-MySearchLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. *Improve Critical Thinking-Questions and cases throughout the text encourage students to think critically about public relations topics. *Engage Students-An appealing visual design and real-world applications engage students in the material.*Apply Ethics- Feature boxes introduce readers to the important ethical and legal issues facing public relations practitioners today. *Support Instructors-Activities and assessment in MySearchLab offer instructors supplemental materials to help their students succeed.

Public Relations: Strategies and Tactics offers a readable, comprehensive, up-to-date look at public relations that instructors and students alike have praised for over 30 years. You'll find the numerous charts, photos and real-world case studies and examples to be engaging. And the authors' emphasis on ethical responsibility and references to landmark studies and time-honored PR techniques will help you understand the field.

The 12th Edition offers a revised chapter structure that provides more continuity between key concepts. An expanded chapter on social media reflects its dominant role in any public relations program or campaign. And a new chapter on careers in public relations encourages you to consider issues from the perspective of a working PR practitioner.

Public Relations: Strategies and Tactics offers a readable, comprehensive, up-to-date look at public relations that instructors and students alike have praised for over 30 years. You'll find the numerous charts, photos and real-world case studies and examples to be engaging. And the authors' emphasis on ethical responsibility and references to landmark studies and time-honored PR techniques will help you understand the field. The 12th Edition offers a revised chapter structure that provides more continuity between key concepts. An expanded chapter on social media reflects its dominant role in any public relations program or campaign. And a new chapter on careers in public relations encourages you to consider issues from the perspective of a working PR practitioner.