Examining the heuristic value of models of international public relations practice: a case study of the arla foods crisis

Journal of Public Relations Research

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 115-137

  Gaither, T Kenn ^a   Curtin, Patricia A ^b  

^a ELON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF OREGON   (United States)

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EID: 79960639537     PISSN: 1062726X     EISSN: 1532754X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10627260701727051     Document Type: Article

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