The Father of Spin: Edward L. Bernays and The Birth of Public Relations

1998

Biography

by

Larry Tye

Biography of entrepreneur and PR strategist Edward L. Bernays. Details how he helped companies and politicians change public perception. His use of propaganda, persuasion, and influence techniques laid the foundation for modern public relations.

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