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The following [[Outline (list)|outline]] is provided as an overview of and topical guide to public affairs:

'''Public affairs''' &ndash; catch-all term that includes [[Policy|public policy]] as well as [[public administration]], both of which are closely related to and draw upon the fields of [[political science]] and [[economics]].

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== Essence of public affairs ==

* [[General public|Public]] &ndash; in [[public relations]] and [[communication science]], the contexts of "public" are:
** Publics &ndash; groups of individuals
** The public (a.k.a."the general public") &ndash; the totality of such groups.
* [[Affair]]s &ndash; professional, personal, or public business matters.

== Branches of public affairs ==
* [[Public policy]] &ndash; principled guide to action taken by the administrative or executive branches of the state with regard to a class of issues in a manner consistent with law and institutional customs.  Public policy is commonly embodied "in constitutions, legislative acts, and judicial decisions."<ref>{{cite journal|ssrn=1368469 |title=Schuster II, W. Michael, "For the Greater Good: The Use of Public Policy Considerations in Confirming Chapter 11 Plans of Reorganization" |publisher=Papers.ssrn.com |date= 2008-12-31|last1=Schuster |first1=W. Michael }}</ref>
* [[Public administration]] &ndash; implementation of government policy and an academic discipline that studies this implementation and that prepares civil servants for this work.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://dictionary.infoplease.com/public-administration |title=Random House Unabridged Dictionary |publisher=Dictionary.infoplease.com |access-date=2013-06-20 |archive-date=2013-10-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022184821/http://dictionary.infoplease.com/public-administration |url-status=live }}</ref>

== General public affairs concepts ==
* [[State (polity)]], [[Sovereign state]], [[government]]
** [[Democracy]]
** [[Monarchy]]
** [[Republic]]
* [[Security]]
** [[Crime]], [[Criminal justice]]
** [[Civil defense]], [[Emergency preparedness]], [[Community emergency response team]]s
** [[Military]]
* [[Regulation]], [[Deregulation]]
** [[Industrial policy]], [[Investment policy]], [[Tax, tariff and trade]]
** [[Public health]], [[Pollution]], [[Emissions trading]]
* [[Budget]]
** [[Socialism]]
** [[Taxation]]
** [[Technocracy (bureaucratic)|Technocracy]]
*[[Management]]
*[[Public policy degrees]]

==References==
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== External links ==
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;About the industry
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070808140034/http://www.publicaffairslinks.co.uk/ Public Affairs Links], an independent overview of the industry in the US and Europe
*[http://www.prmuseum.com/ The Museum of Public Relations], a look at some of the industry's historical figures
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060508200619/http://www.icrsurvey.com/docs/MR%20for%20PR.doc Using market research for Public Relations], white paper from [[ICR/International Communications Research|ICR]]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100602072558/http://www.instituteforpr.org/files/uploads/MiniMe_HistoryOfPR.pdf A History of Public Relations], from The Institute for Public Relations

;Industry publications
*[http://www.prweek.com/ PR Week ], a PR trade weekly with both a US and UK edition
*[http://www.odwyerpr.com/ O'Dwyer's PR Daily], another trade publication, occasionally featuring critical essays and investigative journalism about the industry
*[http://www.prandmarketing.com/ PR News], online and offline publication that also issues PR awards, webinars and guidebooks
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;Industry associations and institutes
*[http://www.cprs.ca/ The Canadian Public Relations Society, Inc.], The CPRS works to advance the professional stature of public relations and regulates its practice for the benefit and protection of the public interest.
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20131106155036/http://www.cipr.co.uk/ Chartered Institute of Public Relations], the UK's leading public relations industry professional body and the largest public relations institute in Europe
*[http://www.prfirms.org/ Council of Public Relations Firms] U.S. trade association for public relations firms
*[http://www.globalpr.org/ The Global Alliance], an international [[peak organisation]] with a mission to enhance the public relations profession and its practitioners throughout the world.
*The [http://www.instituteforpr.org Institute for Public Relations] is focused on the science beneath the art of public relations
*[http://www.iabc.com/ International Association of Business Communicators], an international association of 15,000 communicators, with many members from the PR profession
*[http://www.lacp.com League of American Communications Professionals] recognizes and promotes best practices within the communications industry. Resources include a free monthly newsletter; templates and how-to guides available to members; evaluation services; and competitions highlighting the best communications materials and campaigns within the industry.
*[http://www.pria.com.au/ Public Relations Institute of Australia], Institute for the public relations profession in Australia.
*[http://www.prinz.org.nz/ Public Relations Institute of New Zealand] Institute for the public relations profession in New Zealand, advancing learning, promoting professional development and working towards a greater understanding of public relations in the wider community.
*[http://www.prsa.org/ Public Relations Society of America], a professional association of public relations practitioners
*[http://www.prsi.in/ Public Relations Society of India], a professional body of public relations practitioners in India

;Watchdogs and critics
*[http://www.sourcewatch.org SourceWatch] Provides background on PR agencies and practitioners.
*[http://www.prwatch.org/ PR Watch], critiques PR campaigns
*[http://www.spinwatch.org Spinwatch], a page which monitors public relations and propaganda
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20131109033329/http://www.corporatewatch.org.uk/?lid=1570 CorporateWatch], a critical overview of the public relations and lobbying industry
*[http://www.factcheck.org/ Annenberg Political Fact Check], a nonpartisan, nonprofit consumer advocate which monitors the factual accuracy of statements by political players
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