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Network News Coverage of Terrorism - The Early Years

NCJ Number
90386
Journal
Terrorism Volume: 6 Issue: 3 Dated: (1983) Pages: 403-421
Author(s)
S Wurth-Hough
Date Published
1983
Length
19 pages
Annotation
The electronic media influence public opinion by defining which national and international issues become significant, and shape public debates by television images conveyed to the American audience.
Abstract
Based upon the Vanderbilt Television News Archive, this study examines the image projected in reporting of terrorist activities by the three major national networks, the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), and the National Broadcasting Company (NBC). The reality presented by the media is explored by comparing variables such as story emphasis and depiction, frequency, length of coverage, and location in the newscasts. (Author abstract)

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