Mapping discourse coalitions in the Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol debate: A discourse network analysis of UK newspaper coverage

ConclusionsMedia coverage of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) in Scotland from June 2011 to November 2012 showed alignment between the policy positions of 1) alcohol producers and think ‐tanks opposed to MUP; and 2) public health advocates and health charities in favour of the policy. Some alcohol industry actors were supportive of MUP indicating divisions amongst the industry. Discourse network analysis may be usefully applied to study other highly contested policy issues in hea lth and beyond.
Source: Addiction - Category: Addiction Authors: Tags: Policy Case Study Source Type: research