Shaping public perceptions of immigrants on welfare: the role of editorial pages of major US newspapers
International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy
ISSN: 0144-333X
Article publication date: 1 August 2001
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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Citation
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
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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