Purpose: The paper identifies a role for public relations in disaster management by analysing disaster and communication managers' understanding of community resilience and their use of communication in the context of two different cultural environments. Design/methodology/approach: The...

While public relations practice has become increasingly globalized, scholars are still behind in theorizing about the intersections of culture, communication, and power at this level of practice. This volume emphasizes theories and concepts that highlight global interconnectedness through a...

1. Introduction : public relations in global cultural contexts / Nilanjana Bardhan and C. Kay Weaver -- 2. Critical perspectives in global public relations : theorizing power / Lee Edwards -- 3. How intercultural communication theory informs public relations practice in global settings / Michael...

The challenges of attracting positive media attention are likened to a contest in which various organisations attempt to promote and circulate their version of events; however, this is particularly difficult when attempting to circulate less established, unpopular or critical knowledge. Although...