A Century of Spin: How Public Relations Became the Cutting Edge of Corporate Power [Hardcover]

William Dinan (Author), David Miller (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0745326897 | ISBN-13: 978-0745326894 | Publication Date: December 20, 2007

--Uncovers the secret history of the PR industry-- This book charts the relentless rise of the public relations industry and how it has transformed our society. Revealing the roots of the PR movement in the years leading up to the First World War, it sh

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"'One of the most important books in recent years. I cannot recommend it highly enough.' Robert W. McChesney"

About the Author

David Miller is Professor of Sociology in the Department of Geography and Sociology at the University of Strathclyde. He has previously edited Thinker, Faker, Spinner, Spy (2007), Arguments Against G8 (2005) and Tell Me Lies: Propaganda and Media Distortion in the Attack on Iraq (2003) for Pluto Press.William Dinan is Lecturer in Sociology in the Department of Geography and Sociology at Strathclyde University, specialising in corporate PR and lobbying. He is the co-editor of Thinker, Faker, Spinner, Spy (2007).Both David and William are co-founders of Spinwatch.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Pluto Press (December 20, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0745326897
• ISBN-13: 978-0745326894
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,921,629 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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