Featuring a new code of ethics for journalists and essays by 14 journalism thought leaders and practitioners, The New Ethics of Journalism: Principles for the 21st Century, by Kelly McBride and Tom Rosenstiel, examines the new pressures brought to bear on journalism by technology and changing audience habits. It offers a new framework for making critical moral choices, as well as case studies that reinforce the concepts and principles rising to prominence in 21st century communication. The book addresses the unique problems facing journalism today, including how we arrive at truth in an era of abundant and unverified information; the evolution of new business models and partnerships; the presence of journalists on independent social media platforms; the role of diversity; the meaning of stories; the value of images; and the role of community in the production of journalism.
This revised edition includes chapters such as “Ethics and the Law,” “Conflicts of Interest,” “Privacy,” and “Source/Reporter Relationships.” Describing the basic connection between ethical journalism and excellent ...
This edition updates the reader on the declining state of ethics in American journalism. It evaluates the rights and wrongs of journalistic behaviour and suggests ways journalists should improve their...
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Doing Ethics in Journalism: A Handbook with Case Studies
This book will be the starting point for discussions by journalists and members of the public about the nature of journalism and the access that we all enjoy to information for years to come.
The book begins with a sophisticated model for ethical decision-making, one that connects classical theories with the central purposes of journalism.
Using History to Create a New Code of Journalism Ethics Stephen A. Banning ... for discussions on the topic since.4 The essay reflected on the law and held that while there was a right to privacy the laws at the time did not protect it.
Using popular movies from Wag the Dog to Good Night, and Good Luck to illustrate the kind of ethical dilemmas journalists encounter on the job, this student-friendly book is sure to spark interest and stimulate thinking.
Journalism, Ethics and Society provides a comprehensive overview and critical analysis of debates within media ethics in relation to the purpose of news and journalism for society.
This volume provides a comprehensive discussion of enduring and emerging challenges to ethical journalism worldwide.