Objectivity in journalism

Author

• Maras, Steven

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

Cambridge: Polity Press, 2013

Language

English

ISBN

9780745647340

Series

Subject(s)

• JOURNALISM-OBJECTIVITY

Notes

. Bibliography: p. 230-253. Index: p. 254-260

Abstract

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.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xii, 260 p.

Dimension

22 cm.

Other Desc.

-

Summary / Review / Table of Content

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?

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