The power of reality construction by the media: the incident at San José’s coal mine (Chile)
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https://doi.org/10.5433/1984-7939.2012v8n12p13Keywords:
Manipulation standards, Distortion of reality, Functions of language, San José’s coal mine (Chile).Abstract
This paper reflects upon the media and its power to induce the audience’s opinion, directing it, sometimes, towards a distorted reality, by manipulating information present in texts and images. Considering questions about photography, such as time, memory, affections and intentionalities, this article discusses the value of an image – its creation, application and meanings. The analysis is focused on the cover page of Veja Magazine, September 1st 2010, about the incident at the coal mine of San José, in Chile. Authors like Perseu Abramo, Samira Chalhub, Martine Joly and Eni Orlandi are consulted, to evaluate how the media can use visual and verbal elements to distort the reality and influence thoughts and behaviours.Downloads
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Published
2012-05-15
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Ayoub, A. de A. A., Ayoub, A., & Oliveira, L. A. de. (2012). The power of reality construction by the media: the incident at San José’s coal mine (Chile). Discursos Fotograficos, 8(12), 13–30. https://doi.org/10.5433/1984-7939.2012v8n12p13
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