Understanding Journalism

A Guide to Issues
1. Auflage 1996
ISBN: 978-0-415-11598-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 318 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 553 g

Never has the media been so critically regarded as at the present time. Documenting many areas of debate and dispute between journalists, the media, public organizations and politicians, the author identifies why conflicts will continue. Covering topics from government bias to censorship, official secrets to freedom of information and animal rights to obscenity, this highly informative work is a valuable guide to all those involved in journalism and the media.

Zielgruppe

General

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wilson, John

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Medien-, Informations und Kommunikationswirtschaft Presse & Journalismus
• Sozialwissenschaften Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften Medienwissenschaften Journalismus & Presse

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface; Chapter one – the contest; Chapter two – regulators; Chapter three – editorial values; Chapter four – trouble spots; Chapter five – violent events; Chapter six – special treatment; Chapter seven – disputed practices; Chapter eight – politics; Chapter nine – state interests Chapter ten – the public; Chapter eleven – social values; Chapter twelve – regional values; Chapter thirteen – the law

Über Autor(innen)

John Wilson is a freelance media consultant. He has wide journalistic experience in both radio and television and was formerly editorial policy controller for the BBC.