"In the Media Spotlight": Reconstructing the History of the Salk Poliomyelitis Vaccine from The New York Times, April 1st through April 30th , 1955

Author

• Amy A. Taylor

Document Type

Thesis - University Access Only

Award Date

2012

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department / School

Communication and Journalism

First Advisor

Matthew Cecil

Abstract

As the events brought about by the triumph of the Salk poliomyelitis vaccine unfolded, the media religiously pursued each and every aspect remotely related to this topic. This study, then, provides a historical content analysis regarding the print material published in The New York Times about the polio vaccine during a time when the press and public were fascinated by the areas medicine, health and science.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

New York Times
Poliomyelitis vaccine -- Press coverage
Poliomyelitis vaccine -- History

Publisher

South Dakota State University

Recommended Citation

Taylor, Amy A., ""In the Media Spotlight": Reconstructing the History of the Salk Poliomyelitis Vaccine from The New York Times, April 1st through April 30th , 1955" (2012). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1981.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/1981