Shoemaker, Pamela J.
Gatekeeping Theory
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415981392
- author:
- Shoemaker, Pamela J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Gatekeeping Theory by Pamela J. Shoemaker and Tim P. Vos explores the media's role in shaping public life through selective information dissemination. This process determines which events receive attention, influencing the content and nature of news messages. The theory explains how individual gatekeeping decisions can collectively impact an audience's perception of the world. By examining this process, readers can gain insight into the power dynamics at play in the media landscape. Understanding gatekeeping is crucial for navigating the complex information environment we live in today.