Media Coverage of the 2014 West Virginia Elk River Chemical Spill
Abstract
This study examined how news media framed West Virginia’s 2014 Elk River Chemical Spill, an industrial disaster that began a national discussion about chemical safety. A content analysis of media was conducted to explore disaster coverage. Additionally, in-depth stakeholder interviews were conducted to examine how audiences interpreted and evaluated media coverage. Both content analysis and interview findings highlighted the media’s reliance on...
Paper Details
Title
Media Coverage of the 2014 West Virginia Elk River Chemical Spill
Published Date
Aug 19, 2016
Journal
Volume
38
Issue
5
Pages
574 - 600
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