Power, Diversity and Public Relations by Lee Edwards

Power, Diversity and Public Relations by Lee Edwards

Drawing on theoretical perspectives including Bourdieu's work, the sociology of the professions, identity and postcolonial / critical race theory, this book examines both occupational discourses of PR identity and purpose and practitioner accounts of their experiences in PR.

'In this fascinating study, Edwards ventures far and wide, drawing on a sophisticated array of social and cultural theorists to critically dissect the PR professionShe thus pushes PR scholarship far beyond its comfort zone and into exciting and challenging new directions.' - Aeron Davis, Professor, Goldsmiths University of London, UK

'Lee Edwards makes a mark as a major sociologist of public relations with this stimulating and challenging book on diversity (or the lack of it) in the profession. Skilfully integrating theory and practice, she offers an incisive analysis of race, racism, and identity politics in a field where such issues are usually hidden away in the margins.' - Debashish Munshi, Professor, The University of Waikato, New Zealand

'Dr Edwards' book makes a series of important contributions and provides a cultural and institutional history of the development of public relations as an emblematic profession for our times. It engages in a sophisticated and personal way with leading gender, critical race and diversity theories, locating these debates in the contemporary reorganization of professional occupations, and of the political economy more broadly. And all of this is delivered through a clear and very compelling narrative.' - Daniel Muzio, Professor, Newcastle University, UK

Lee Edwards is Associate Professor at the School of Media and Communication, University of Leeds, UK

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ISBN 13	9780415811958
ISBN 10	0415811953
Title	Power, Diversity and Public Relations
Author	Lee Edwards
Series	Routledge New Directions In Pr And Communication Research Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Routledge
Year published	2014-09-23
Number of pages	146
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