TY - BOOK AU - Heath, Robert L. AU - Coombs, W. Timothy. TI - Today's public relations: An introduction. SN - 1412926351 AV - HM1221.H43 PY - 2006/// CY - London PB - SAGE N1 - Includes references and index; Contents: Strategic relationship building: An ethical organization communicating effectively -- History of public relationships -- Managing mutually beneficial relationships -- The Value of research -- Elements of planning -- Taking action: Strategic messaging -- Evaluation of public relations efforts -- Public relations theory in practice -- Ethical and legal restraints on public relations practice -- Monitoring and managing issues -- Selecting media, technologies, and communication tools -- Publicity, promotion, and writing -- Collaborative decision making -- Building a career -- The future of public relations: Globalism and cyberspace. ER -