Objectivity in journalism / Steven Maras.

Author
Maras, Steven [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
  • Cambridge, U.K. ; Malden, MA : Polity Press, 2013.
  • ©2013
Description
xii, 260 pages ; 21 cm.

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    Key concepts in journalism [More in this series]
    Summary note
    Objectivity in journalism is a key topic for debate in media, communication and journalism studies, and has been the subject of intensive historical and sociological research. In the first study of its kind Steven Maras surveys the different viewpoints and perspectives on objectivity.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references (p. 230-253) and index.
    Contents
    • Introduction
    • Why and when did journalistic objectivity arise?
    • What are the main objections to journalistic objectivity?
    • Why is there so much dispute over 'the facts'?
    • What are the grounds on which journalistic objectivity has been defended?
    • Is objectivity a passive or active process?
    • Can objectivity coexist with politidal or ethical commitment?
    • Is objectivity changing in an era of 24/7 news and on-line journalism?
    • Is objectivity a universal journalistic norm?
    ISBN
    • 9780745647357 ((pbk.))
    • 0745647359 ((pbk.))
    • 9780745647340
    • 0745647340
    LCCN
    2012532861
    OCLC
    823679115
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