Collective Political Action and Media Strategy
The Case of Yamit
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6286085 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gadi Wolfsfeld (Hebrew University of Jerusalem, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1984 |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 363-381 |
| Publication date | 1984-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Conflict Resolution (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-0027 • E-ISSN: 1552-8766 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0022002784028003001 |
| OpenAlex | W2046850618 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
| References cited | 11 |
The study puts forth a theoretical framework for explaining the ways in which political action groups use the mass media. Rooted in the resource mobilization approach to conflict, media strategy is determined by the extent of collective resources. The mass media is seen as one of several alternative arenas of conflict through which groups attempt to influence the government. Compared to other more institutional arenas, access to the media is a relatively inexpensive alternative for small, unorganized groups. A more detailed understanding of media strategy comes through an analysis of the attempts of group leaders to meet specific groups needs and minimize particular risks. A participant-observation was carried out, involving three different action groups that were active during the Israeli withdrawal from Sinai. While all of the group leaders attempted to maximize collective rewards, their particular set of collective resources and needs were reflected in both the type of group risks they encountered and the media strategies they developed to minimize those risks
Action (physics · Collective action · Government (linguistics · Mass media · Political science · Politics · Public relations · Resource (disambiguation · Resource mobilization · Set (abstract data type · Social movement · Sociology · Computer Science · Electoral Systems and Political Participation · Law · Political Conflict and Governance · Social Media and Politics
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Agenda Setting and Problem Definition
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Networked communication and the Arab Spring
Mediating the Message
Interest groups in the media
Coping With Corporatism in Decline and the Revival of Parliament
Utilizing Rights and Wrongs
| Unique citing works | 9 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,29 |
| Citation span | 1995 - 2014 (20) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 9 |