{"product_id":"9781394265688","title":"Public Communication and Public Policy Reviving Democracy by Recalibrating Public Communication","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePublic Communication and Public Policy\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReviving Democracy by Recalibrating Public Communication\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJim Macnamara\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Government \u0026amp; Business\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn invaluable resource for shaping policies that resonate with the public and benefit democratic practices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemocracy may be widespread, but its vitality is under siege. Public trust in governments and institutions has eroded to critical levels, with many democracies failing to include citizens in meaningful consultation, engagement, and participation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublic Communication and Public Policy: Reviving Democracy\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eby Recalibrating Public Communication \u003c\/i\u003eaddresses this urgent need, exposing how one-way communication practices perpetuate disengagement and hinder policy effectiveness. Drawing on research across three continents, author Jim Macnamara dissects policy frameworks and government communication guidelines to uncover systemic shortcomings and offer actionable solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombining critical literature reviews, practitioner interviews, and real-world case studies, \u003ci\u003ePublic Communication and Public Policy\u003c\/i\u003e delivers detailed recommendations to reform public communication—challenging conventional approaches and advocating for recalibrated consultation and citizen participation to rebuild trust and reinvigorate democratic processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA timely, solutions-focused analysis of democratic challenges, \u003ci\u003ePublic Communication and Public Policy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyzes 16 widely used policy models to reveal critical gaps in consultation and engagement practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides detailed strategies to enhance public communication, consultation, and stakeholder participation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces groundbreaking frameworks such as the IP-IT model of communication\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines key policy failures such as Robodebt (Australia) and Post Office Horizon (UK)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBridges communication theory, public policy studies, and political science\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublic Communication and Public Policy: Reviving Democracy\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eby Recalibrating Public Communication\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for academics, students, and professionals in public communication, strategic communication, and public policy. It is particularly relevant for policymakers, advisers, and government communication practitioners aiming to create inclusive, effective, and trust-building policies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Macnamara\u003c\/b\u003e is a Distinguished Professor of Public Communication in the School of Communication at the University of Technology Sydney. He is also a Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science and the London College of Communication. He is the author of 19 books including \u003ci\u003eOrganizational Listening II: Expanding the Concept, Theory, and Practice\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEvaluating Public Communication: Exploring New Models, Standards, and Best Practice\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e03 September 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394265688\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e352\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44348270968972,"sku":"9781394265688","price":37.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394265688.jpg?v=1780207320","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781394265688","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}