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Record Nr.

UNINA9910270901803321

Titolo

The handbook of communication engagement / / edited by Kim A. Johnston, Maureen Taylor

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, NJ : , : Wiley Blackwell, , [2018]

ISBN

1-119-16752-3

1-119-16751-5

1-119-16760-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (784 pages)

Collana

Handbooks in communication and media

Classificazione

BUS052000

Disciplina

658.4/5

Soggetti

Business communication

Public relations

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sommario/riassunto

"A comprehensive volume that offers the most current thinking on the practice and theory of engagement  With contributions from an international panel of leaders representing diverse academic and professional fields The Handbook of Communication Engagement brings together in one volume writings on both the theory and practice of engagement in today’s organizations and societies. The expert contributors explore the philosophical, theoretical, and applied concepts of communication engagement as it pertains to building interaction and connections in a globalized, networked society.  The Handbook of Communication Engagement is comprehensive in scope with case studies of engagement from various disciplines including public relations, marketing, advertising, employee relations, education, public diplomacy, and politics.  The authors advance the current thinking in engagement theory, strategy, and practice and provide a review of foundational and emerging research in engagement topics. The Handbook of Communication Engagement is an important text that:    Provides an overview of the foundations and philosophies of engagement  Identifies the contexts of engagement relating to specific areas across government and corporations, including CSR,



consumer, activism, diplomacy, digital, and social impact  Includes examples of contemporary engagement practice  Presents applications of engagement and technology  Offers insights on the future directions of engagement    The Handbook of Communication Engagement offers an essential reference for advanced undergraduate, graduate students, practitioners and scholars from communication, media, advertising, public relations, public policy, and public diplomacy areas. The volume contains a compendium of the writings on the most recent advances on the theory and practice of engagement. "--

"Sets out to ground and orientate the student through a broad range of specially commissioned chapters, while also providing the more experienced scholar and teacher with a convenient and comprehensive overview of the latest trends and critical directions"--