For courses in public relations. This ISBN is for the Pearson eText combo card, which includes the Pearson eText and loose-leaf print edition (delivered by mail). Public relations coverage with an emphasis on ethics and contemporary, real-world applications Featuring an intensely practical approach that favors reasoning, justification, and applications that work, The Practice of Public Relations prepares students for contemporary PR work in the changing landscape of the 21st century. Seitel's writing combines a real-life approach that marries his experience in the field with a light-hearted, energetic prose style. Now in its 14th Edition, the text has been thoroughly updated to include recent PR cases with an emphasis on diversity and ethics, using examples that span several fields and countries. Building on the successes of the previous edition, this text remains the most visual text on the market, as well as the most comprehensive in its discussion of social media as it relates to public relations. Pearson eText is a simple-to-use, mobile-optimized, personalized reading experience that can be adopted on its own as the main course material. It lets students highlight, take notes, and review key vocabulary all in one place, even when offline. Seamlessly integrated videos and other rich media engage students and give them access to the help they need, when they need it. Educators can easily customize the table of contents, schedule readings and share their own notes with students so they see the connection between their eText and what they learn in class -- motivating them to keep reading, and keep learning. And, reading analytics offer insight into how students use the eText, helping educators tailor their instruction. NOTE: Pearson eText is a fully digital delivery of Pearson content and should only be purchased when required by your instructor. This ISBN is for the Pearson eText combo card, which includes the Pearson eText and loose-leaf print edition (delivered by mail). In addition to your purchase, you will need a course invite link, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson eText.