News Narratives and News Framing: Constructing Political RealityNews 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. Visit our website for sample chapters! |
Contents
The Social Construction of Reality | 1 |
Public Opinion and Public Policy | 43 |
Journalism at a Crossroads | 71 |
Newsgathering Mythologies and Strategic Rituals | 111 |
News as Narrative | 147 |
Actors in the Social Construction of News | 183 |
Standardization in Framing | 219 |
Personalized and Confrontational News Framing | 255 |
The 1986 Drug War and Media Convergence | 301 |
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About the Author | |
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