The National Media and Things Genetic: Coverage in the New York Times (1971-2001) and the Washington Post (1977-2001)

Science Communication

Volumn 25, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 129-152

  Ten Eyck, Toby A ^a   Williment, Melissa ^a  

^a MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Biotechnology; Genetics; Legitimation; Media

Indexed keywords

EID: 0344719470     PISSN: 10755470     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1075547003259212     Document Type: Review

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