| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 379 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Longman practical journalism |
| Contents |
What are ethics? -- News : towards a definition -- Morality of reporting -- The good journalist -- Truth, accuracy, objectivity and trust -- Privacy and intrusion -- Reputation -- Gathering the news -- Reporting the vulnerable -- Deciding what to publish -- Taste and decency : harm and offence -- Professional practice -- Regulation -- History of print regulation -- History of broadcast regulation -- Codes of conduct as a regulatory system -- Press regulation systems in the UK and Ireland -- Broadcast regulation systems in the UK and Ireland -- The experience abroad |
| Summary |
Technology, and the democratising of news gathering, continue to change traditional journalistic practice making the path through ethical and regulatory frameworks tough to negotiate. As high-profile celebrity cases such as Max Mosley's vividly illustrate, conflicts between the law, ethics and the public's right and desire to be informed are not easily resolved. This comprehensive volume addresses the ethical considerations, dilemmas and challenges the practising journalist faces, each minute, every day. Providing context and practical advice, it explores an area of crucial importanc |
| Analysis |
Electronic books |
| Notes |
Originally published under the title: Media ethics and self-regulation |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Webography: page 366 |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Journalistic ethics.
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Reporters and reporting.
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Press law.
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Journalism.
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Journalistic ethics
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Press law
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Reporters and reporting
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781317861713 |
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131786171X |
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1408245175 |
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9781408245170 |
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