Disliking public relations: Democracy and the habits of ethical communicators

Peter Denyer-Simmons; Barbara Walsh

Disliking public relations: Democracy and the habits of ethical communicators

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Abstract

The paper uses the 'habits of ethical communicators' model (Rubin & Yoder 1985) and Wallace's (1955) assertions concerning values inherent to belief in democracy to reflect on a single case of public relations advice offered to a high profile footballer facing public scrutiny over an incident involving group sex with a 19 year old girl. The paper suggests an explanation for the enduring dislike of public relations. It argues that although public relations is broadly consistent with notions of freedom of expression and access to information, privileging the interests of those represented by public relations ahead of a greater good is antithetical to core democratic values.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Media, Democracy & Change
Editors	Kerry McCallum
Place of Publication	Australia
Publisher	ANZCA
Pages	15
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - 2010
Event	Australia and New Zealand Communication Association (ANZCA) 2010 Annual Conference - Canberra, ACT, Australia Duration: 07 Jul 2010 → 09 Jul 2010

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Conference	Australia and New Zealand Communication Association (ANZCA) 2010 Annual Conference
Country/Territory	Australia
Period	07/07/10 → 09/07/10

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