A Primer for Crisis Communication Theory
The Fusion of Theory and Practice
W Timothy Coombs author Finn Frandsen author Winni Johansen author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publishing:4th Aug '25
£39.99
This title is due to be published on 4th August, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
Guided by a belief that good crisis communication theory should inform and improve practice, this book makes a wide range of theories utilized in crisis communication accessible to researchers, students, and practitioners.
The book begins with an extended discussion of applied theory, including the theory building process, to help the reader appreciate how theory can connect to the practice of crisis communication. This discussion is followed by chapters each explaining a theory and using an evidence-based approach to explore how that theory illuminates and applies to crisis communication practice. The array of theories includes those that are descriptive, prescriptive, and critical and cover the areas of public crises, political crises, and corporate crises.
This book is essential reading for advanced students of public relations and strategic communication and researchers in crisis and risk communication, with practical insights suitable for interested professionals.
“This is the book scholars and practitioners have been waiting for. The essential theories, across risk communication, crisis communication, and other relevant areas, are infused with practical insights and actionable takeaways based on empirical evidence. This volume is a model for translational research that advances crisis research, practice, and education.”
Yan Jin, C. Richard Yarbrough Professor in Crisis Communication Leadership, Director and Co-Founder of the Crisis Communication Think Tank, University of Georgia, USA
“For those who are curious about the theory that drives the practice, this book is a gem. It stands out as one of the most comprehensive, yet easy-to-read, books on risk and crisis communication theory. A must-have for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the field.”
Chiara Valentini, Professor, Head of the Discipline, JSBE—Jyväskylä School of Business and Economics, Jyväskylä, Finland
ISBN: 9781032745794
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 453g
208 pages