An investigation into the role of image repair theory in strategic conflict management

Journal of Public Relations Research

Volumn 21, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 165-186

  Holtzhausen, Derina R ^a   Roberts, Glen F ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA   (United States)

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EID: 77958173765     PISSN: 1062726X     EISSN: 1532754X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10627260802557431     Document Type: Article

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