A Longitudinal Study of the New York Times Science Times Section

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ID6219193
AutoresFiona Clark (0000-0003-2247-2490, University of Washington, autor correspondente), Deborah L Illman (University of Washington), DEBORAH ILLMAN (University of Washington)
Ano2006
Volume27
Fascículo4
Páginas496-513
Data de publicação2006-06-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoScience Communication (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1075-5470 • E-ISSN: 1552-8545
EditoraSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1075547006288010
OpenAlexW2168774779
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas34
Referências citadas20

The weekly science section of the New York Times, Science Times, is an important and influential entity in science journalism. This article presents the results of an in-depth, longitudinal study of Science Times over twenty years. Sampling every five years from 1980 to 2000, the authors analyzed changes in the size of the section, advertising, and coverage emphasis in terms of disciplines and themes treated. Science Times grew from 1.7 pages per issue, on average (excluding advertising), in 1980 to 5.4 pages per issue in 2000. While the downturn in computer-related advertising is often blamed for the demise of science sections in other newspapers, Science Times was bigger in 2000 than during the boom years of computer-related advertising. Medicine, health, and behavior received the most attention overall, although the proportion varied over time. While research findings were the most frequent theme, explanations, reviews, and profiles were a substantial component. The findings are discussed with regard to the institutional history of Science Times

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