Smith, Ron
Ethics in Journalism
- ISBN 13:
- 9781405159340
- author:
- Smith, Ron
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 22.4 x 15.2 x 2 cm
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The reputation of journalists is continually being questioned. In this fully updated and expanded 6th edition of Ethics in Journalism, author Ron Smith provides a highly readable introduction to journalism ethics, offering solutions for the many ethical dilemmas facing journalists today.
With dozens of new case studies drawn from everyday experiences of reporters at both large and smaller newspapers and TV stations, this book explores the practical ethical issues involved in developing sources, maintaining objectivity, and bringing compassion to the pressures of journalism. It also considers the impact of blogs and the internet on traditional values of journalism.
By examining journalistic practices across different free societies, Smith provides a nuanced understanding of the complex challenges facing journalists today. This book is an essential resource for anyone working in or studying journalism, as well as those interested in the principles of ethical reporting.