Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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139228 | Public Relations Review | 2012 | 6 Pages |
In this article, we explore ways to advance public relations approaches to nation building by drawing insights from stateless nations and by deploying two sets of theories uncommon in the field: the information society and noopolitik. The theoretical discussion is grounded in a study of Catalonia and we conclude by arguing for a shift of emphasis from nation-state governments to governance for both public and private actors.
► The paper identifies a neglect of stateless nations in nation-building theory in public relations. ► We consider what public relations might learn from the experiences of stateless nations using the case of Catalonia. ► We argue for linking theories of the information society and soft power to public relations. ► We explore how the information society and noopolitik is changing public diplomacy. ► We propose a shift from nation-state governments to governance involving civil society.