Environmentalism and the Mass Media: The North/South Divide

Environmentalism and Mass Mediasheds new light on the diverse ideas of environmentalism, the way environmental ideas circulate, and public reaction to environmental concerns conveyed by the media. By drawing on interviews with journalists, analysis of media content and public opinion surveys in the UK and India, the authors develop a model of how the dominant environmental concerns of contemporary societies are reflected and projected. This book presents unique research and addresses wider issues in the key global environmental/development debate.