History of Public Relations
About the Book Series
The history of public relations has received limited attention over the years, as researchers and practitioners struggle to classify historical themes in PR. This series incorporates books focusing on the most popular historical themes in the field of public relations.
As a collection, this series is a major contribution to the history and historiography of PR, creating new knowledge and providing fresh perspectives for researchers, advanced students, and reflective practitioners.
Histories of Political Public Relations: From Propaganda to Public Health
1st Edition
Edited
By Anastasios Theofilou, Martina Topić
February 04, 2025
Despite strong arguments that have been exploring the influence of Public Relations (PR) on public information, propaganda, the development of nation branding and policy-making, there remains little research on the history of governmental PR. This has led to a limited understanding of the ...
History of PR in Canada: An Annotated Bibliography and Critical Historiography of Public Relations Research in Canada
1st Edition
By Sandra L. Braun, Ella Palin, Hannah Farrow
July 01, 2024
A first of its kind, this annotated bibliography provides an overview of the development of public relations research in the Canadian context. A valuable resource for researchers, students or practitioners, this bibliography surveys the landscape of public relations research in Canada. It ...
Women in PR History
1st Edition
Edited
By Anastasios Theofilou
August 01, 2022
The history of PR has received limited attention over the years, and especially the role of women in PR has been an ‘untold’ story thus far. This book is the first attempt, following research presented at the International History of Public Relations Conference, to shed light on the significant ...