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1) Brief Table of Contents Chapter 1: What is Public Relations? Chapter 2: Careers in Public Relations Chapter 3: The Growth of a Profession Chapter 4: Today's Practice: Departments and Firms Chapter 5: Research and Campaign Planning Chapter 6: Communication and Measurement Chapter 7: Public Opinion and Persuasion Chapter 8: Managing Competition and Conflict Chapter 10: Reaching Diverse Audiences Chapter 11: The Mass Media Chapter 12: The Internet and Social Media Chapter 13: Global Public RelationsChapter 14: Corporate Public Relations Chapter 15: Events and Promotions Chapter 16: Government and PoliticsChapter 17: Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Chapter 18: Nonprofit, Health, and Education