Media Law
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Current Events, Political Science, Government, Local Government
| Author: | Jane Kirtley | ISBN: | 1230000017234 |
| Publisher: | Smashbooks | Publication: | September 12, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jane Kirtley |
| ISBN: | 1230000017234 |
| Publisher: | Smashbooks |
| Publication: | September 12, 2012 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Thoughtful people disagree about the proper role of the news media. Some believe that journalists should support government and supply the public only with information the government deems appropriate.
Some believe the press instead should be the government’s watchdog, searching out and reporting on abuses of power. Some want the press to be an advocate, to champion causes, and to take political positions. Others believe the press should be objective and nonpartisan.
Some believe that the press should respect and reflect social institutions and traditions. Others believe that the press should question and challenge them.
This book suggests that despite these disagreements there are standards that describe the privileges and responsibilities of a free press in a free society.
Thoughtful people disagree about the proper role of the news media. Some believe that journalists should support government and supply the public only with information the government deems appropriate.
Some believe the press instead should be the government’s watchdog, searching out and reporting on abuses of power. Some want the press to be an advocate, to champion causes, and to take political positions. Others believe the press should be objective and nonpartisan.
Some believe that the press should respect and reflect social institutions and traditions. Others believe that the press should question and challenge them.
This book suggests that despite these disagreements there are standards that describe the privileges and responsibilities of a free press in a free society.
