- Topic outline of public affairs
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List of public affairs topics ."Public affairs is a catch-all term that includespublic policy as well aspublic administration , both of which are closely related to and draw upon the fields ofpolitical science as well aseconomics . "Public policy" discussions are generally and consciously partisan, and we assume that participants in public policy discussion have a specific point of view which they seek to advance in the discussion. "Public administration", on the other hand, generally claims to be non-partisan. It focuses on methods of public administration, illustrated by historical examples, recording outcomes.The following outline is provided as an overview of and introduction to public affairs:
Essence of public affairs
Branches of public affairs
History of public affairs
Basic public affairs concepts
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state ,government ,forms of government
**republic
**democracy
**monarchy
*security
**crime ,criminal justice
**military
**civil defense ,emergency preparedness ,community emergency response team s
*regulation ,deregulation
**public health ,pollution ,emissions trading
**industrial policy ,investment policy ,tax, tariff and trade
*budget
**taxation
**socialism
** technocracy
*management
*public policy degrees Public affairs scholars
Leaders in public affairs
Public affairs lists
See also
External links
* [http://dmoz.org/Business/Marketing_and_Advertising/Public_Relations/ Public Relations] on Open Directory, a page with links to many PR websites
;About the industry
* [http://www.publicaffairslinks.co.uk/ Public Affairs Links] , an independent overview of the industry in the US and Europe
* [http://www.prmuseum.com/ The Museum of Public Relations] , a look at some of the industry's historical figures
* [http://www.icrsurvey.com/docs/MR%20for%20PR.doc Using market research for Public Relations] , white paper from ICR
* [http://www.instituteforpr.org/files/uploads/MiniMe_HistoryOfPR.pdf A History of Public Relations] , from The Institute for Public Relations;Industry publications
* [http://www.prweek.com/ PR Week ] , a PR trade weekly with both a US and UK edition
* [http://www.odwyerpr.com/ O'Dwyer's PR Daily] , another trade publication, occasionally featuring critical essays and investigative journalism about the industry
* [http://www.prandmarketing.com/ PR News] , online and offline publication that also issues PR awards, webinars and guidebooks;Industry associations and institutes
* [http://www.cprs.ca/ The Canadian Public Relations Society, Inc.] , The CPRS works to advance the professional stature of public relations and regulates its practice for the benefit and protection of the public interest.
* [http://www.cipr.co.uk/ Chartered Institute of Public Relations] , the UK’s leading public relations industry professional body and the largest public relations institute in Europe
* [http://www.prfirms.org/ Council of Public Relations Firms] U.S. trade association for public relations firms
* [http://www.globalpr.org/ The Global Alliance] , an internationalpeak organisation with a mission to enhance the public relations profession and its practitioners throughout the world.
*The [http://www.instituteforpr.org Institute for Public Relations] is focused on the science beneath the art of public relations
* [http://www.iabc.com/ International Association of Business Communicators] , an international association of 15,000 communicators, with many members from the PR profession
* [http://www.lacp.com League of American Communications Professionals] recognizes and promotes best practices within the communications industry. Resources include a free monthly newsletter; templates and how-to guides available to members; evaluation services; and competitions highlighting the best communications materials and campaigns within the industry.
* [http://www.pria.com.au/ Public Relations Institute of Australia] , Institute for the public relations profession in Australia.
* [http://www.prinz.org.nz/ Public Relations Institute of New Zealand] Institute for the public relations profession in New Zealand, advancing learning, promoting professional development and working towards a greater understanding of public relations in the wider community.
* [http://www.prsa.org/ Public Relations Society of America] , a professional association of public relations practitioners
* [http://www.prsi.in/ Public Relations Society of India] , a professional body of public relations practitioners in India;Watchdogs and critics
* [http://www.sourcewatch.org SourceWatch.org] Provides background on PR agencies and practitioners. Focuses mostly on conservative and right-wing PR
* [http://www.prwatch.org/ PR Watch] , critiques deceptive PR campaigns
* [http://www.spinwatch.org Spinwatch] , a page which monitors public relations and propaganda
* [http://www.corporatewatch.org.uk/?lid=1570 CorporateWatch] , a critical overview of the public relations and lobbying industry
* [http://www.factcheck.org/ Annenberg Political Fact Check] A nonpartisan, nonprofit consumer advocate which monitors the factual accuracy of statements by political players
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