Examining German Media Coverage of the Re-Evaluation of Glyphosate

Sustainability

Vera Bitsch¹  Meike Rombach¹  Veronika Villnow¹ 

[1] Chair of Economics of Horticulture and Landscaping, School of Management and School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan, Technical University of Munich, 85354 Freising, Germany;

关键词: agriculture;    claims-making;    narratives;    news values;    qualitative content analysis;   

DOI  :  10.3390/su11071910

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

This study investigates media coverage of the re-evaluation process of glyphosate from 1 January 2015 to 31 March 2018. In a comparative, qualitative print media analysis, the promotion of claims and the use of narratives of Die Zeit, a weekly newspaper, and top agrar, an agricultural trade journal, are explored. Results identify noticeable differences in both media outlets’ news reporting. Whereas Die Zeit focused on potential health risks and the scientific controversy, top agrar’s coverage emphasized the harmlessness of glyphosate. The multifaceted use of narratives by Die Zeit contrasts with the comparatively low use of narratives by top agrar.

【 授权许可】

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