Sabotage and subterfuge
Public relations, democracy and genetic engineering in New Zealand
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11269043 |
|---|---|
| Authors | C Kay Weaver (0000-0002-5301-8576, University of Waikato), Celia Weaver (0000-0003-1662-6377, University of Waikato, corresponding author), Judy Motion (0000-0001-6270-6664, University of Auckland, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2002 |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 325-343 |
| Publication date | 2002-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Media Culture & Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0163-4437 • E-ISSN: 1460-3675 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/016344370202400303 |
| OpenAlex | W2137891909 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 15 |
| References cited | 10 |
This article examines the public relations management of communication about genetic engineering in New Zealand. The theme is explored through an analysis of work developed by the consultancy Communication Trumps for, on the one hand, a private company involved in genetic research on fish, and, on the other hand, a government-supported public information campaign about genetic engineering. In relation to the issues management strategies employed by Communication Trumps, the article exemplifies how, by deploying tactics more commonly associated with propaganda and the engineering of consent, public relations can purposively attempt to undermine democratic processes. The article argues that through the attempted sabotage and silencing of the genetic engineering debate in New Zealand, the government, corporations, and the public relations industry combined in an effort to develop genetic engineering technologies while stifling public understanding of the implication of these technologies
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| Unique citing works | 15 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,71 |
| Citation span | 2005 - 2021 (17) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 15 |