Francis, Charles A. (author / University of Nebraska), King, James W. (author / University of Nebraska), Skelton, Peter (author / University of Nebraska), Josiah, Scott J. (author / University of Nebraska), Brandle, James R. (author / University of Nebraska), and Helmers, Glen A. (author / University of Nebraska)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2005
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 177 Document Number: C30391
Online via UI electronic subscription., This article reports on a study of the relative weight of attention given by the New York Times newspaper to alarming or reassuring messages about pesticides in the immediate aftermath of Silent Spring. Three models of media coverage are examined: conflict theory, sensationalism, and problem frame. Analysis revealed a complicated pattern of coverage which first highlighted, then downplayed, risk.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D08800
Notes:
Pages 339-346 in Dillon, Justin, Towards a convergence between science and environmental education: the selected works of Justin Dillon. United States: Routledge, New York City, New York, 2017. 361 pages.
