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The general theory of marketing ethics: the consumer ethics and intentions issues

In: Handbook on Ethics and Marketing

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  • Scott J. Vitell
  • Shelby D. Hunt

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Exploring both the theoretical and the applied aspects of the role ethics plays in marketing, this Handbook analyzes key issues in order to advance our understanding and provide an overview of the state of the art in this vital field.

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  • Scott J. Vitell & Shelby D. Hunt, 2015. "The general theory of marketing ethics: the consumer ethics and intentions issues," Chapters, in: Handbook on Ethics and Marketing, chapter 2, pages 15-37, Edward Elgar Publishing.
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