Normative theories of the media : journalism in democratic societies /
Normative theories of the media : journalism in democratic societies /
spine title : Normative theories of the media.
Clifford G. Christians [and four others].
- xi, 275 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
- The history of communication. .
- History of communication. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction. Beyond Four theories of the press -- Theory. Evolution of normative traditions -- Characteristics of normative theory -- Democracy. The principles and practice of democracy -- Roles of news media in democracy -- Roles. The monitorial role -- The facilitative role -- The radical role -- The collaborative role -- Prospects -- Media roles under challenge.
9780252034237 0252034236 9780252076183 Hadiah 0252076184
Journalism--Political aspects.
Journalism--Social aspects.
Democracy.
Press and politics.
Freedom of the press.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction. Beyond Four theories of the press -- Theory. Evolution of normative traditions -- Characteristics of normative theory -- Democracy. The principles and practice of democracy -- Roles of news media in democracy -- Roles. The monitorial role -- The facilitative role -- The radical role -- The collaborative role -- Prospects -- Media roles under challenge.
9780252034237 0252034236 9780252076183 Hadiah 0252076184
Journalism--Political aspects.
Journalism--Social aspects.
Democracy.
Press and politics.
Freedom of the press.