Download or read book An Overview of the Public Relations Function written by Shannon A. Bowen and published by Business Expert Press. This book was released on 2010-04-15 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an executive overview of the field of public relations with a focus on what managers need to know to master the function quickly and effectively. The authors bring to bear on the topic of public relations management our research and academic knowledge in the areas of business management and strategy, mass communication, marketing, public relations, organizational communication, journalism, ethics, and public opinion along with years of professional experience in managing public relations.