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Fox News, Media Aesthetics, and the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Authors :
Vernallis, Carol
Source :
Film Criticism. 2020, Vol. 44 Issue 4, p14-22. 9p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article examines the manner in which Fox News, a U.S. conservative cable television news channel, covers the Covid-19 pandemic. Topics discussed include how Fox News' hosts downplay the threat posed by Covid-19 to public health, an array of coronavirus themes presented by the news channel including putting the blame on the spread of the coronavirus by China, and the hosts' use of alarming and forceful words in their coverage of issues.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01635069
Volume :
44
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Film Criticism
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
144896211
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3998/fc.13761232.0044.402