A state of neglect: public relations as ‘Corporate conscience’ or ethics counsel

Journal of Public Relations Research

Volumn 20, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 271-296

  Bowen, Shannon A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND   (United States)

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EID: 85045715720     PISSN: 1062726X     EISSN: 1532754X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10627260801962749     Document Type: Article

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