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Shaping public perceptions of immigrants on welfare: the role of editorial pages of major US newspapers

Grace Yoo (Assistant Professor, San Francisco State University)

International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy

ISSN: 0144-333X

Article publication date: 1 August 2001

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Abstract

Focuses on editorial coverage in terms of two elements, volumes and themes. Uncovers themes from editorial articles in order to document who speaks and constructs such ideas. Uses contact analysis attempts to reveal hidden messages within the texts. Suggests that the findings demonstrate the influence of the press in terms of policy decision‐making and provides implications for public policy.

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Yoo, G. (2001), "Shaping public perceptions of immigrants on welfare: the role of editorial pages of major US newspapers", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 21 No. 7, pp. 47-62. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443330110789394

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MCB UP Ltd

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