Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Public Relations

Donnalyn Pompper is Professor and Endowed Chair in Public Relations at the University of Oregon, USA

• 1. Forging Public Relations and CSR/Sustainability Connections 2. CSR/Sustainability, Public Relations, and Ethics: Doing no harm and doing the right thing 3. Spanning Boundaries and Building CSR/Sustainability Stakeholder Relationships 4. Communicating CSR/Sustainability and Managing Information Flows 5. Engaging Employees with CSR/Sustainability 6. On Being Prepared to Navigate Ethics and CSR/Sustainability 7. Measuring and Reporting CSR/Sustainability 8. Reforming Organizations: Insider perspectives in three parts 9. Considering the Future of Public Relations and Links with CSR/Sustainability

'This is a timely and useful text. Pompper skillfully integrates contemporary theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and professional voices to create a nuanced and intriguing look at the ethical and practical challenges and opportunities embedded in today's complex web of stakeholder relations. The work is filled with invaluable insights for understanding the communicative dynamics of organizing more effective and ethically-oriented systems.' - Cynthia Stohl, Professor, University of California, Santa Barbara, USAPompper makes a compelling case for public relations practitioners as internal activists leading the charge for responsible corporate action. Top global practitioners tackle difficult issues in a nuanced manner and provide fresh insights. This book will be invaluable for practitioners and educators who want to critically engage with the interplay of public relations, business, and society in a globalized world.' - Patricia A. Curtin, Professor, The University of Oregon, USA'Interweaving the personal insights of a range of senior industry personnel to inform and ground its ambitious project, this book's fascinating discussion reflects on the challenges facing public relations in developing CSR/Sustainability as a force for significant social change.' - Dr. Anne Surma, Senior Lecturer, Murdoch University, Australia