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"Cultural Exceptionalism" in the Global Exchange of (Mis)Information around Japan's Responses to Covid-19
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Abstract Despite reporting early cases, Japan’s infection rates of Covid-19 have remained low. This commentary considers how a discourse of cultural exceptionalism dispersed across the networked global public sphere as an explanation for Japan’s low case count. It also discusses the consequences for wider pu... view more
Despite reporting early cases, Japan’s infection rates of Covid-19 have remained low. This commentary considers how a discourse of cultural exceptionalism dispersed across the networked global public sphere as an explanation for Japan’s low case count. It also discusses the consequences for wider public understanding of evidence-based public-health interventions to reduce the transmission of the coronavirus.... view less
Keywords
culture; social media; information; epidemic; Japan; false report
Classification
Interactive, electronic Media
Media Contents, Content Analysis
Free Keywords
COVID-19; Coronavirus
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
Page/Pages
p. 448-451
Journal
Media and Communication, 8 (2020) 2
Issue topic
Health and Science Controversies in the Digital World: News, Mis/Disinformation and Public Engagement
ISSN
2183-2439
Status
Published Version; reviewed