Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-240) and indexes.
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Introduction -- Apologia, social drama, and public ritual -- Legality and liability -- Apologetic ethics / written with Sandra L. Borden -- Apologia and individuals : politicians, sports figures, and media celebrities -- Apologia and organizations : retail, manufacturing, and not-for-profits -- Institutional apologies : institutional, religious, and governmental -- Conclusions : corporate apologia, ideology, and ethical responses to criticism.