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Mass Media, Class, and Democracy: The Struggle over Newspaper Representation of the UPS Strike.

Authors :
Kumar, Deepa
Source :
Critical Studies in Media Communication. Sep2001, Vol. 18 Issue 3, p285. 18p. 3 Charts.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Investigates whether organized labor can challenge the pro-corporate representations of strikes and labor struggles of the news media. Analysis of print media coverage of the United Parcel Service of America Inc. strike in 1997; Key role of the mobilization of public opinion and class solidarity in changing the tone of reporting; Assessment of the democratizing potential of a politicized labor movement.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15295036
Volume :
18
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Critical Studies in Media Communication
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5104194
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/07393180128086