Book Reviews

In her new book reviewed by Kevin Ruck, Jenni Field argues that credibility is more important for leaders than authenticity.

Malcolm Gladwell revisits his bestseller 25 years on and tells some interesting stories, but does not address the obvious downsides of social epidemics: fake news, conspiracy theories and polarisation. This seems a missed opportunity in a US election year.

Public relations practitioners increasingly have to think like lawyers in order to navigate the treacherous sands of copyright, privacy and libel in the digital age, according to the new book by US professor Cayce Myers.

US scholar Ethan Mollick has written an accessible and balanced account of how artificial intelligence is affecting our lives and our work.

It can be tough working in an organisation as an internal communicator. Martin Flegg admires the extensive pick and mix of strategic internal communication considerations, tools, techniques, models and information sources in Rachel Miller's new book.

'Doing the right thing is far more demanding than it looks'. So we need a sophisticated guide to the dangerous terrain of corporate purpose and have found one in Alison Taylor, the author of this new book.

An expert reveals the communication strategies behind Trump's populism, drawing on his experience of advising businesses in competitive markets.

Listening has long been an overlooked concept in the public relations literature. These two new books ably correct that - just as the much-discussed Post Office Horizon scandal illustrates the consequences of a failure or refusal to listen.

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The latest #FutureProof book focuses on 23 AI tools applicable in public relations. It's a useful starting point for those who are not already among the early adopters.

In this new title in the PRCA Professional series, Crispin Manners calls for an end to time-based billing and provides a roadmap for delivering more valuable public relations services.

'A self-sustaining cycle of learning and improving is highly beneficial.' Author Adrian Pyne, a project professional, explains why we should all learn to become more agile.