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The Invention of Journalism Ethics, Second Edition: The Path to Objectivity and Beyond
Stephen J.A. Ward
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Description for The Invention of Journalism Ethics, Second Edition: The Path to Objectivity and Beyond
Paperback. An innovative theory of pragmatic objectivity to guide journalism today. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: CBWJ; HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 29. Weight in Grams: 660.
Does objectivity exist in the news media? In The Invention of Journalism Ethics, Stephen Ward argues that given the current emphasis on interpretation, analysis, and perspective, journalists and the public need a new theory of objectivity. He explores the varied ethical assertions of journalists over the past few centuries, focusing on the changing relationship between journalist and audience. This historical analysis leads to an innovative theory of pragmatic objectivity that enables journalists and the public to recognize and avoid biased and unbalanced reporting. Ward convincingly demonstrates that journalistic objectivity is not a set of absolute standards but the same fallible ... Read more
Does objectivity exist in the news media? In The Invention of Journalism Ethics, Stephen Ward argues that given the current emphasis on interpretation, analysis, and perspective, journalists and the public need a new theory of objectivity. He explores the varied ethical assertions of journalists over the past few centuries, focusing on the changing relationship between journalist and audience. This historical analysis leads to an innovative theory of pragmatic objectivity that enables journalists and the public to recognize and avoid biased and unbalanced reporting. Ward convincingly demonstrates that journalistic objectivity is not a set of absolute standards but the same fallible ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
McGill-Queen´s University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
659 g
Number of Pages
448
Place of Publication
Montreal, Canada
ISBN
9780773546318
SKU
V9780773546318
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About Stephen J.A. Ward
Stephen J.A. Ward is Distinguished Lecturer in Ethics at the University of British Columbia, courtesy professor at University of Oregon, and founder of the Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Reviews for The Invention of Journalism Ethics, Second Edition: The Path to Objectivity and Beyond
Graduate students, media ethicists, journalism-studies scholars, and media historians will all benefit from this admirable work, especially in an era wherein certain political actors defy the existence of facts. A more robust idea of what objectivity is The Invention of Journalism Ethics promises to stimulate new research and new thinking about the professional standards to which journalists should aspire ... Read more