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spin  

Definition

  • Spin refers to the emphasis placed on a certain interpretation of an event. In journalism, spin involves public relations (and other) professionals paid to emphasize a particular point of view, thereby seeking to manipulate or control the framing of news coverage. [Source: Encyclopedia of Journalism; Spin]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-NRSTZQLG-3

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