News Narratives and News Framing: Constructing Political Reality

by Karen S. Johnson-Cartee

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0742536637
• ISBN13: 9780742536630
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.1"