Media attention to GM food cases: an innovation perspective

    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Flipse, Steven M. (author) and Osseweijer, Patricia (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2012
    Published:
    International
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 151 Document Number: D06790
    Journal Title:
    Public Understanding of Science
    Journal Title Details:
    22(2) : 185-202
    Subject Term:
    biotechnology, case studies, coverage, food, food safety, innovations, mass media, news media, reporting, genetic engineering, food industry, and genetic modification
    Notes:
    Authors examine tone of voice in coverage of the Monarch butterfly case (USA), GM potato case (UK)and StarLink corn case (USA). Suggest two ways forward: greater transparency by innovators that allows participation by the public in the production development process and quicker responses by scientists.

    Tools