| Media Bias in Reporting Social Research?: The Case of Reviewing Ethnic Inequalities in Education Contributor(s): Hammersley, Martyn (Author) |
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ISBN: 041565002X ISBN-13: 9780415650021 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $52.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Media Studies - Social Science | Minority Studies - Education | Multicultural Education |
| Dewey: 070.449 |
| Series: Routledge Advances in Sociology |
| Physical Information: 0.48" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.71 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In recent years, the importance of disseminating the findings of social research has been given increased emphasis. The most effective way in which this can be done is via the mass media. However, there are frequent complaints that media coverage of social and educational research is very limited and often distorted. Through a detailed analysis of a particular case about ethnic inequalities in educational achievement, this book examines some of the processes involved in the reporting of research findings, and their implications for judgements about media distortion and bias. This volume is relevant to many fields, including education, media studies, cultural studies, sociology and social policy. |