Back

Zoom Roll over image to zoom in

Health, Risk and News : The MMR Vaccine and the Media (Media and Culture .9) (2007. X, 228 S. 230 mm)

Boyce, Tammy
47.00 USD
Member Price
42.30
English

Product Description

The 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.
... Read Full Text

In 1995, a British doctor first alleged that the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine might be linked to autism. Boyce (Risk, Science, Health and Media Group, Cardiff U.) examines why this claim attracted so much media coverage and concern over the vaccine's safety in the UK--where, unlike the US, childhood vaccination is not compulsory. In the context of earlier vaccine scares, she draws on interviews and research in discussing why "balanced" stories on health controversies are not necessarily objective, and influences on parents' vaccination decisions. Annotation 2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

... Read Full Text

Available to Order

Usually dispatches within 8-10 business days

While every attempt has been made to ensure stock availability, occasionally we may run out of stock at our stores.

Free domestic shipping on orders over 50.00USD

Discount is applied at checkout.

Recently Viewed Items

Related Products