Elisia L. Cohen. Sandra J. Ball-Rokeach. Joo-Young Jung. Yong-Chan Kim.
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Civic Actions after September 11: Exploring the Role of Multi-level Storytelling
Elisia L. Cohen. Sandra J. Ball-Rokeach. Joo-Young Jung. Yong-Chan Kim.
Original Articles
Interpersonal and media storytelling were crucial to information dissemination about the September 11 tragedies. The storytelling processes through which urban residents are transformed into members of a broader community are illustrated by their connections to media and their participation in neighborhood discussions and community organizations after September 11. This study demonstrates how a communication infrastructure approach contributes to understanding participation in civil society after September 11.
