
Strategic Communication
An Introduction to Theory and Global Practice
Routledge (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 16. August 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
254 pages
978-0-367-76929-1 (ISBN)
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Description
This textbook provides an overview of the core concepts, theories and methods in strategic communication, using examples from research and experiences from practice.
Strategic Communication begins by explaining the fundamental concepts related to communication, organizations and strategy, and then explores the communication processes within leadership, reputation, crisis and change. The authors work to present a framework for the future, underpinned by the concept of Communicative Organizations. The content of this 2nd edition has been fully updated to incorporate the latest research and practice examples, including a new chapter on 'The Future of Strategic Communication'. The new edition also features enhanced pedagogical features to aid learning, such as key takeaways, and new international case studies and examples throughout.
After reading the book the student or reader will be able to define and reflect upon strategic communication as an academic field and professional practice, describe relevant theories and apply these to communication problems. It is primarily aimed towards Undergraduate students studying Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Public Relations and Marketing, as well as reflective practitioners looking to gain a more thorough and applied introduction to the field.
Strategic Communication begins by explaining the fundamental concepts related to communication, organizations and strategy, and then explores the communication processes within leadership, reputation, crisis and change. The authors work to present a framework for the future, underpinned by the concept of Communicative Organizations. The content of this 2nd edition has been fully updated to incorporate the latest research and practice examples, including a new chapter on 'The Future of Strategic Communication'. The new edition also features enhanced pedagogical features to aid learning, such as key takeaways, and new international case studies and examples throughout.
After reading the book the student or reader will be able to define and reflect upon strategic communication as an academic field and professional practice, describe relevant theories and apply these to communication problems. It is primarily aimed towards Undergraduate students studying Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Public Relations and Marketing, as well as reflective practitioners looking to gain a more thorough and applied introduction to the field.
Reviews / Votes
"This book provides a very good overview on the fundamentals of strategic communication. It is very common that Master's students want to follow their studies on strategic communication but don't know the basis and theories of the area. Falkheimer and Heide made an excellent job presenting the beginnings of this new science."-Ivone Ferreira, Assistant Professor at School of Social Sciences, Nova University of Lisbon, Portugal, and Researcher at ICNOVA Research Unit
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate and Undergraduate
Illustrations
8 s/w Abbildungen, 8 s/w Zeichnungen, 2 s/w Tabellen
2 Tables, black and white; 8 Line drawings, black and white; 8 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
415 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-367-76929-1 (9780367769291)
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Persons
Jesper Falkheimer and Mats Heide are Professors in Strategic Communication at the Department of Strategic Communication, Lund University in Sweden.
Content
Preface, Introduction, Part I. Fundamentals, Chapter 1. What is communication?, Chapter 2. What is strategy?, Chapter 3. What is strategic communication?, Part II. Communication Processes and Organizations, Chapter 4. Strategic communication in Society and Market Places, Chapter 5. Organizational identity and culture, Chapter 6. Change and crisis communication, Chapter 7. Mediatization, Part III. Future Developments, Chapter 8. The Future of Strategic Communication - Communication Value and the Communicative Organization