Prejudice in the press? : investigating bias in coverage of race, gender, sexuality and religion / George Yancey and Alicia L. Brunson.

"Using an audit technique the authors evaluate whether reporters and editors write different narratives depending on the characteristics of the principles in the story. Results indicate that race, sex, sexuality and religion have little effect on whether a story will be covered. Results of this stud...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Yancey, George A., 1962- (Author)
Brunson, Alicia L. (Author)
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2019]
Subjects:
Journalism > Objectivity > United States.
Journalism > Political aspects > United States.
Journalism > Objectivity.
Journalism > Political aspects.
United States.
Physical Description:v, 180 pages ; 23 cm
Format: Book
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Summary:
"Using an audit technique the authors evaluate whether reporters and editors write different narratives depending on the characteristics of the principles in the story. Results indicate that race, sex, sexuality and religion have little effect on whether a story will be covered. Results of this study are important for journalist seeking to move closer to objective reporting standards"-- Provided by publisher.
Call Number:PN4888.O25 Y35 2019
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781476671482
1476671486