The Evolution of Public Relations: Case Studies from Countries in Transition

A complete introductory textbook that walks through what public relations is, how the function works inside an organization and how practitioners handle conflict. Opens with a real corporate case and builds the theory from there.

2012 Book Archive

The most current textbook on this list, covering context, ethics, research, relationship management and corporate social responsibility. Written for students who need both the theory and the working practice of strategic communication.

Nathan J. Rodriguez

A full university course in public relations, from definitions and publics through models, research, writing and speaking. Each unit closes with exercises, so it works as a self study text.

Ojomo W. Olusegun

Focuses on applied public relations skills rather than theory alone, with the processes and practice a practitioner uses on the job. Built as a course text with tutor marked assignments throughout.

Levi Chinaka Nwodu, Josep Bel-Molokwu, Jonathan E. Aliede

A full course pack with syllabus, key vocabulary and six lectures with their slides, covering the RACE process, persuasion and how news gets made. Good if you want the structure of a class rather than a straight read.

Mathew Cabot