The national disgrace and the national treasure

An ostensibly ambiguous photograph of Boris Johnson at the Cop26 climate conference in 2021 generated critical news coverage because it reinforced a popular narrative about him – as a self-absorbed egotist – which provided a clear contrast with the public image of David Attenborough.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Collins, Jeremy
Format: Book Section
Language:English
Published: Mair Golden Moments 2022
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Online Access:https://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/8383/1/Collins%20-%20Cop26%20BJ%20masks.pdf
Description
Summary:An ostensibly ambiguous photograph of Boris Johnson at the Cop26 climate conference in 2021 generated critical news coverage because it reinforced a popular narrative about him – as a self-absorbed egotist – which provided a clear contrast with the public image of David Attenborough.