Journalism & and society /
McQuail, Denis,
Journalism & and society / Journalism & society Journalism and society Denis McQuail. - London Sage Publications Ltd 2013 - xii, 244 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 236-241) and index.
Preface -- What is journalism? How is it linked to society? -- Journalistic responsibility to society -- Principles of journalistic performance -- Towards a framework of analysis for journalism -- The central role of monitor and messenger -- Media structure, performance and the 'power of the press' -- The accountability of journalism to society -- Changing media technology : consequences for journalism, press institution and relations with society -- In conclusion : striking a normative balance -- Appendix : selected documents relating to rights and obligations of new media -- References -- Index.
"This is a major new statement on the role of journalism in democracy from one of media and communication's leading thinkers. Denis McQuail leads the reader through a systematic exploration of how and why journalism and society have become so inextricably entwined and - as importantly - what this relationship should be like. It is a strong re-statement of the fundamental values that journalism aspires to." -- Publisher website.
9781446266809 (paperback)
2012948129
GBB2C5272 bnb
016229705 Uk
Journalism--Social aspects.
PN4749 / .M37 2013
302.23 / 42043
Journalism & and society / Journalism & society Journalism and society Denis McQuail. - London Sage Publications Ltd 2013 - xii, 244 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 236-241) and index.
Preface -- What is journalism? How is it linked to society? -- Journalistic responsibility to society -- Principles of journalistic performance -- Towards a framework of analysis for journalism -- The central role of monitor and messenger -- Media structure, performance and the 'power of the press' -- The accountability of journalism to society -- Changing media technology : consequences for journalism, press institution and relations with society -- In conclusion : striking a normative balance -- Appendix : selected documents relating to rights and obligations of new media -- References -- Index.
"This is a major new statement on the role of journalism in democracy from one of media and communication's leading thinkers. Denis McQuail leads the reader through a systematic exploration of how and why journalism and society have become so inextricably entwined and - as importantly - what this relationship should be like. It is a strong re-statement of the fundamental values that journalism aspires to." -- Publisher website.
9781446266809 (paperback)
2012948129
GBB2C5272 bnb
016229705 Uk
Journalism--Social aspects.
PN4749 / .M37 2013
302.23 / 42043