Smith, Ron

Ethics in Journalism

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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
£45.34

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.

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