This book argues that we are witnessing the emergence of ‘commercial democracy’ in which public relations, promotional culture and the media play a new, cen

All PR, whether for charities or arms manufacturers, is weak propaganda. Though it has its undeniable benefits (it grabs attention and helps circulate more info

This is a critical examination of the impact of sustained large-scale austerity cuts on local government communications in the UK. Budget constraints have left

This book looks at the rapid expansion of professional public relations and discusses its effects on the mass media and political process.

Propaganda has become an inescapable part of modern American society. On a daily basis, news outlets, politicians, and the entertainment industry -- with motive