Yesterday's News: Media Framing of Hitler's Early Years, 1923-1924
This research used media framing theory to assess newspaper coverage of Hitler published in The New York Times, The Christian Science Monitor, and The Washington Post between 1923 and 1924. An analysis of about 200 articles revealed “credible” and “non-credible” frames relating to his political influence. Prior to Hitler’s trial for treason in 1924, the credible frame was slightly more prevalent. Following his subsequent conviction, the non-credible frame dominated coverage, with reports often presenting Hitler’s failure to overthrow the Bavarian government as evidence of his lack of political skill. This research provides insight into the way American media cover foreign leaders before and after a tipping point—one or more events that call into question their political efficacy.
When the News Doesn't Fit: The New York Times and Hitler's First Two Months in Office, February/March 1933
This study examines the New York Times' news and editorial coverage of Hitler's first two months as German chancellor. While news stories and editorials are analyzed with respect to scope and bias, particular attention is also paid to the decision-making processes within the newspaper itself. An archival-driven methodology is used in conjunction with the more conventional product-driven one. Memoranda and cables between publishers, editors, and foreign correspondents are examined in addition to back issues of the newspaper itself.
Inside Hitler's Germany: A Documentary History of Life in the Third Reich
A synthetic approach combining political, social, and ideological texts offers students a wide perspective on life in Hitler's Germany. Unit I considers the political history of Germany from 1918 to 1938; Unit II focuses upon National Socialist ideology and the dictatorship of 1938-1945; Unit III considers Nazi power in its police and military forms.