Jesper Strömbäck Libri

The second edition of Political Public Relations offers an interdisciplinary overview of the latest theory and research in the still emerging field of political public relations. The book continues its international orientation in order to fully contextualize the field amidst the various political and communication systems today. Existing chapters have been updated and new chapters added to reflect evolving trends such as the rise of digital and social media, increasing political polarization, and the growth of political populism. As a singular contribution to scholarship in public relations and political communication, this volume serves as an important catalyst for future theory and research. This volume is ideal for researchers and courses at the intersection of public relations, political communication, and political science.

Focusing on comparative political communication, this book provides an in-depth analysis of research related to European Parliamentary elections. Authored by prominent scholars in the field, it presents a thorough examination of the dynamics and implications of political communication across different European contexts, making it an essential resource for understanding electoral processes and communication strategies in Europe.

There is increasing awareness of growing similarities in political marketing practices around the world. This is an analysis of why, how and with what effect parties use political marketing in a range of political systems - presidential, parliamentary, two and multi-party, and established and emerging democracies.