State propaganda and bureaucratic intelligence: The creation of public relations in 20th century Britain

This article presents a review of developments which led to the establishment of the public relations occupation in Britain. Themes discussed include democracy and totalitarianism, propaganda, bureaucracy, and professionalisation. The research is based on sixty qualitative interviews and research in...

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Veröffentlicht in:Public relations review 1998, Vol.24 (4), p.413-441
1. Verfasser: L'Etang, Jacquie
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:This article presents a review of developments which led to the establishment of the public relations occupation in Britain. Themes discussed include democracy and totalitarianism, propaganda, bureaucracy, and professionalisation. The research is based on sixty qualitative interviews and research in the archive of the Institute of Public Relations (IPR).
ISSN:0363-8111
1873-4537
DOI:10.1016/S0363-8111(99)80109-X