News narratives and news framing constructing political reality

News Narratives and News Framing is a revealing look at how the media's construction of news affects our political, economic, and social realities. In this introduction to the theory behind news framing, Karen Johnson-Cartee pulls together elements from communication, journalism, politics, and...

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Main Author: Johnson-Cartee, Karen S.
Format: Book
Published: Lanham Rowman & Littlefield Publishers 2005
Series:Communication, media, and politics
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Summary:News Narratives and News Framing is a revealing look at how the media's construction of news affects our political, economic, and social realities. In this introduction to the theory behind news framing, Karen Johnson-Cartee pulls together elements from communication, journalism, politics, and sociology to create a picture of how news forms these realities for the public. With its comprehensive reference section and suggestions on how to influence the news agenda, this is a beneficial resource for students in political communication, media criticism, and communication theory.
Physical Description:x, 361 p. 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 307-352) and index
ISBN:0742536629 (cloth : alk. paper)
0742536637 (pbk. : alk. paper)