Global connectivity and local politics: SARS, talk radio, and public opinion

SARS: Reception and interpretations in three Chinese cities

Volumn , Issue , 2006, Pages 19-44

  Ma, Eric Kit Wai ^a   Chan, Joseph Man ^a  

^a CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

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EID: 85145127039     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.4324/9780203967690-10     Document Type: Chapter

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