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Media and Culture Ser.: Health, Risk and News : The MMR Vaccine and the Media by Tammy Boyce (2007, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherLang A&G International Academic Publishers, Peter
ISBN-100820488380
ISBN-139780820488387
eBay Product ID (ePID)62399080
Product Key Features
Number of Pages228 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameHealth, Risk and News : the Mmr Vaccine and the Media
Publication Year2007
SubjectCommunication Studies, Media Studies, Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders, Health Risk Assessment, General, Journalism, Teaching Methods & Materials / Arts & Humanities
FeaturesNew Edition
TypeTextbook
AuthorTammy Boyce
Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines, Social Science, Health & Fitness, Education, Psychology, Medical
SeriesMedia and Culture Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight12 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2007-028799
Reviews«A masterly analysis of the MMR vaccine scare...also a gripping read.» (Vivienne Parry, writer and broadcaster) «This book uses the most rigorous and comprehensive methods for investigating mass media currently available to present a convincing explanation for media-generated fears about MMR. It is a welcome contribution toward re-establishing public support for a rational approach to vaccination.» (Clive Seale, Brunel University, United Kingdom) «Health controversies are constructed domains, and 'Health, Risk and News' offers readers a vivid picture of the process by which speculation about a vaccine/autism link was fanned into a major controversy in the United Kingdom. The mass media were important players, and this case study lays bare the challenge for journalists of making evidence-based judgments about truth claims. The book will be compelling reading for scholars and practitioners alike.» (Sharon Dunwoody, University of Wisconsin-Madison), «A masterly analysis of the MMR vaccine scare_also a gripping read.» (Vivienne Parry, writer and broadcaster) «This book uses the most rigorous and comprehensive methods for investigating mass media currently available to present a convincing explanation for media-generated fears about MMR. It is a welcome contribution toward re-establishing public support for a rational approach to vaccination.» (Clive Seale, Brunel University, United Kingdom) «Health controversies are constructed domains, and _Health, Risk and News_ offers readers a vivid picture of the process by which speculation about a vaccine/autism link was fanned into a major controversy in the United Kingdom. The mass media were important players, and this case study lays bare the challenge for journalists of making evidence-based judgments about truth claims. The book will be compelling reading for scholars and practitioners alike.» (Sharon Dunwoody, University of Wisconsin-Madison), A masterly analysis of the MMR vaccine scare...also a gripping read. (Vivienne Parry, writer and broadcaster) This book uses the most rigorous and comprehensive methods for investigating mass media currently available to present a convincing explanation for media-generated fears about MMR. It is a welcome contribution toward re-establishing public support for a rational approach to vaccination. (Clive Seale, Brunel University, United Kingdom) Health controversies are constructed domains, and 'Health, Risk and News' offers readers a vivid picture of the process by which speculation about a vaccine/autism link was fanned into a major controversy in the United Kingdom. The mass media were important players, and this case study lays bare the challenge for journalists of making evidence-based judgments about truth claims. The book will be compelling reading for scholars and practitioners alike. (Sharon Dunwoody, University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Dewey Edition22
Series Volume Number9
Number of Volumes0 vols.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal614.4/241
Edition DescriptionNew Edition
SynopsisThe controversy surrounding the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism has raised unprecedented questions about the communication of health and science. Health, Risk and News: The MMR Vaccine and the Media examines how this story came to be so influential and asks if the media are to blame for unduly panicking the public. Drawing on comprehensive research - on media coverage, interviews with a range of journalists and sources, and analysis of audience opinion - this book explores how medical controversies are covered, with attention to issues of balance and objectivity, expertise, news values, risk and media effects. It will be of interest to students and scholars of media studies, journalists and health professionals.
LC Classification NumberP96
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