The development of public relations in dictatorships — Southern and Eastern European perspectives from 1945 to 1990 (original) (raw)

The paper examines the evolution of public relations in Southern and Eastern Europe from 1945 to 1990, challenging the notion that public relations thrives solely in democratic contexts. It investigates how varying political systems, particularly dictatorships and military juntas, influenced public relations practices in countries such as Spain, Portugal, Greece, and those within the Soviet bloc. The research identifies the historical and cultural factors facilitating the emergence of public relations in these non-democratic environments, suggesting that despite challenges, public relations adapted and laid foundations for growth following regime changes.