From realpolitik to noopolitik: The public relations of (stateless) nations in an information age

Abstract: In this article, we explore ways to advance public relations approaches to nation building by drawing insights from stateless nations and by deploying two sets of theories uncommon in the field: the information society and noopolitik. The theoretical discussion is grounded in a study of Catalonia and we conclude by arguing for a shift of emphasis from nation-state governments to governance for both public and private actors. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]