Media and COVID-19 : journalistic coverage, journalists' perceptions, and social media /

"This book dives into the heart of media dynamics during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring how traditional and social media coped with uncertainty and addressed the surge of misinformation. Through a close examination of news articles, social media rumors, and in-depth intervie...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Lev-On, Azi (Author), Yehezkelly, Judith (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2025.
Subjects:	Social media > Sociological aspects. Misinformation. COVID-19 (Disease) in mass media. COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-2023 > Press coverage. Médias sociaux > Aspect sociologique. COVID-19 dans les médias.

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Covering a Health Crisis as a Military Crisis? The Israeli Media Coverage of the First Wave of COVID-19
What Characterize the Rumors Circulating on Social Media in Israel in the First Wave of COVID-19?
Lessons from Senior Journalists' Coverage of the First Wave of COVID-19: The Significance of Professional Expertise and Hybrid Work
Conclusions.