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Sood, Rahul; And Others – Journal of Communication, 1987
Examines news media activities during five natural disasters. Shows how the media and local officials often cooperate and sometimes conflict in accomplishing their respective goals and how this process affects the public's understanding of the disaster event. (NKA)
Descriptors: Community Leaders, Information Sources, Local Issues, Mass Media Effects