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Crisis Communications
Now in its sixth edition, this book provides engaging, practice-oriented case studies analyzing communication professionals’ crisis preparation and responses, illustrating key considerations for communicating with both…
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Communicating in Risk, Crisis, and High Stress Situations: Evidence-Based Strategies and Practice
Communicating in Risk, Crisis, and High Stress Situations: Evidence-Based Strategies and Practice is about communicating with people in the most challenging circumstances: high stress situations characterized…
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Routledge Handbook of Risk, Crisis, and Disaster Communication
This Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of core concepts, research, and practice in risk, crisis and disaster communication. With contributions from leading academic experts and practitioners…
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Communication and Misinformation
Exploring the influence misinformation has on public perceptions of the risk and severity of crisis events To what extent can social media networks reduce risks to…
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Social Media and Local Governments: Navigating the New Public Square, Second Edition
The new edition of Social Media and Local Governments: Navigating the New Public Square updates the guide to cover the many changes to social media platforms…
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The Associated Press Stylebook: 2026-2028
Master the style guidelines of news writing, editing and common usage with this indispensable guide, perfect for professional writers and students everywhere.The style of the Associated…
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The Emergency Mind
In a critical situation when everything is on the line, will you be able to perform? ER doctors or not, we all face emergencies in our…
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Calm Amidst Chaos: A Frontline Memoir of the Palisades Fire and the Voice That Guided a City
Behind the Flames Lies the Human Story of Courage and Resilience Foreword by Sean Penn When a wind-driven inferno swept across Southern California, it pushed first…
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Strategic Communications for Law Enforcement Executives
The purpose of this guide, Strategic Communications for Law Enforcement Executives, is to help law enforcement agency leaders and strategic communications advisors develop the necessary knowledge…
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Preparing for Crisis
First-responder public information officers (PIOs) including police, fire, EMS, hospitals and other agencies on the front lines, must be prepared to communicate immediately. When time is…
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The Politics of Crisis: An Insider’s Prescription to Prevent Public Policy Disasters
Across the country, marginalized communities feel under attack by police officers. The Politics of Crisis explores how to change public policy decisions to reform the role…
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A Wordsmith's Work
Leaders, business owners or people who want to get things done effectively need strong writing communications skills. This book offers useful insights into how to make…
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