E. Annie Proulx, die mehrfach preisgekrönte amerikanische Autorin, erzählt in ihrer herb-poetischen Sprache die Geschichte eines Mannes in den Dreißigern. Quoyle, der äußerlich wenig ansehnliche Held des Romans, hat weder Glück im Beruf noch in der Liebe. Als er wieder einmal vor dem Nichts steht, läßt er sich dazu überreden, zum Herkunftsort seiner Familie, zu der Felseninsel Neufundland im Osten Kanadas, zurückzukehren. Trotz widriger Bedingungen gelingt es ihm hier, Fuß zu fassen. Quoyle wird Reporter für die "Schiffsmeldungen" beim Lokalblatt.
E. Annie Proulx, die mehrfach preisgekrönte amerikanische Autorin, erzählt in ihrer herb-poetischen Sprache die Geschichte eines Mannes in den Dreißigern. Quoyle, der äußerlich wenig ansehnliche Held des Romans, hat weder Glück im Beruf noch in der Liebe. Als er wieder einmal vor dem Nichts steht, läßt er sich dazu überreden, zum Herkunftsort seiner Familie, zu der Felseninsel Neufundland im Osten Kanadas, zurückzukehren. Trotz widriger Bedingungen gelingt es ihm hier, Fuß zu fassen. Quoyle wird Reporter für die "Schiffsmeldungen" beim Lokalblatt.
Annie Proulx is the author of nine books, including the novel The Shipping News, Barkskins and the story collection Close Range. Her many honors include a Pulitzer Prize, a National Book Award, the Irish Times International Fiction Prize, and a PEN/Faulkner award. Her story `Brokeback Mountain,¿ which originally appeared in The New Yorker, was made into an Academy Award-winning film. She lives in New Hampshire.
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PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO CORPORATE COMMUNICATION Defining Corporate Communication Introduction Scope and Definitions Chapter Summary Corporate Communication in Contemporary Organizations Introduction Historical Background Integrated Communication Drivers for Integrated Communication Organizing Communication Chapter Summary PART TWO: CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS Stakeholder Management and Communication Introduction Stakeholder Management The Nature of Stakes and Stakeholders Stakeholder Communication Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration Chapter Summary Corporate Identity, Corporate Branding and Corporate Reputation Introduction Corporate Identity, Image and Reputation Corporate Branding Aligning Identity, Image and Reputation Chapter Summary PART THREE: CORPORATE COMMUNICATION IN PRACTICE Communication Strategy Introduction The Process of Communication Strategy The Content of Communication Strategy Chapter Summary Strategic Planning and Campaign Management Introduction Planning and Executing Programs and Campaigns Theories on Effective Messages and Persuasion Chapter Summary Research and Measurement Introduction Research and Evaluation Measuring Corporate Reputation Measuring Corporate Identity Chapter Summary PART FOUR: SPECIALIST AREAS IN CORPORATE COMMUNICATION Media Relations Introduction Journalism and News Organizations News and Corporate Reputation Framing News Stories The New Media Landscape Chapter Summary Internal Communication Introduction Defining Internal Communication Internal Communication and Organizational Identification Voice, Silence and Stimulating Employee Participation Social Media and Communities of Practice Chapter Summary Issues Management and Public Affairs Introduction Defining Issues Managing Issues Influencing Public Policy Chapter Summary Crisis Communication Introduction Preparation for Crises Communication about a Crisis Chapter Summary PART FIVE: NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN CORPORATE COMMUNICATION Leadership and Change Communication Introduction Defining Leadership and Change Communicating During a Change Effective Leadership Communication Chapter Summary Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Relations Introduction Defining Corporate Social Responsibility Communicating About Corporate Social Responsibility Community Involvement Programmes Chapter Summary
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO CORPORATE COMMUNICATION Defining Corporate Communication Introduction Scope and Definitions Chapter Summary Corporate Communication in Contemporary Organizations Introduction Historical Background Integrated Communication Drivers for Integrated Communication Organizing Communication Chapter Summary PART TWO: CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS Stakeholder Management and Communication Introduction Stakeholder Management The Nature of Stakes and Stakeholders Stakeholder Communication Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration Chapter Summary Corporate Identity, Corporate Branding and Corporate Reputation Introduction Corporate Identity, Image and Reputation Corporate Branding Aligning Identity, Image and Reputation Chapter Summary PART THREE: CORPORATE COMMUNICATION IN PRACTICE Communication Strategy Introduction The Process of Communication Strategy The Content of Communication Strategy Chapter Summary Strategic Planning and Campaign Management Introduction Planning and Executing Programs and Campaigns Theories on Effective Messages and Persuasion Chapter Summary Research and Measurement Introduction Research and Evaluation Measuring Corporate Reputation Measuring Corporate Identity Chapter Summary PART FOUR: SPECIALIST AREAS IN CORPORATE COMMUNICATION Media Relations Introduction Journalism and News Organizations News and Corporate Reputation Framing News Stories The New Media Landscape Chapter Summary Internal Communication Introduction Defining Internal Communication Internal Communication and Organizational Identification Voice, Silence and Stimulating Employee Participation Social Media and Communities of Practice Chapter Summary Issues Management and Public Affairs Introduction Defining Issues Managing Issues Influencing Public Policy Chapter Summary Crisis Communication Introduction Preparation for Crises Communication about a Crisis Chapter Summary PART FIVE: NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN CORPORATE COMMUNICATION Leadership and Change Communication Introduction Defining Leadership and Change Communicating During a Change Effective Leadership Communication Chapter Summary Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Relations Introduction Defining Corporate Social Responsibility Communicating About Corporate Social Responsibility Community Involvement Programmes Chapter Summary
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'A very impressive achievement. So funny, so full of delights.' Guardian
'As stark and ruggedly beautiful as the storm-battered coast of Newfoundland itself.' Sunday Telegraph
'Ambitious and accomplished...The characterisation is rich, the dialogue both original and convincing.' Alan Massie, Scotsman
'A stunning novel.' Observer
'To read "The Shipping News" is to yearn to be sitting in The Flying Squid Lunchstop, eating seal fin curry, watching the icebergs clink together in the bay.' The Times
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