What’s the Problem?: Analysis of the Narrative Attention of Problem Definition Following a Natural Disaster

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Brief Overview

This study considers the narratives presented by the media, Congress and policy entrepreneurs following Hurricane Katrina. It analyzes the evidence used by the actors in the policy process and how they define problems and promote solutions.

Author

• Megan K Warnement, Idaho State University