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Original Articles

A postmodern caring: Feminist standpoint theories, revisioned caring, and communication ethics

Pages 32-56 | Published online: 06 Jun 2009

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  • “A Dialogue on Communication, Ethics, and Diversity” . The Fifth National Communication Ethics Conference . 7–10 May . Hickory Corners, MI : Western Michigan University . was held at
  • 1995 . The 81st annual Speech Communication Association Convention . November 18–21 1995 , San Antonio, TX.
  • 1996 . The Fourth National Communication Ethics Conference . May 9–12 1996 , Gull Lake, MI.

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