In this book, Timothy Crook, provides an up-to-date introduction to the theory and practice of media law and ethics. Media Law and Ethics: bridges the gap between theory and practice-based decision-making; explains how ethical values have been developed and why media laws have been passed, applied, resisted or broken; offers a new way of evaluating journalism and media practice; and re-examines the objectives of journalism with respect to fairness, truth, justice, privacy and freedom in the context of contemporary media practice. INDICE: PART ONE: CONTROLLING MASS COMMUNICATIONIntroducing a Theory for Journalism/MediaThe Development of Democracy and Mass MarketsThe Vista of Electronic CommunicationPART TWO: CONFLICTS OF INTERESTNational SecurityAdministration of JusticeThe Investigation of CrimePART THREE: FAIRNESS AND ACCURACYThe Implications of InaccuracyCodes of Conduct and ResponsibilityThe Power of the Communicator vis-à-vis State and CitizenPART FOUR: HONESTY AND TRANSPARENCYPublishing Truth, Libel, Obscenity and ContemptBias and InfluencePART FIVE: PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITYProtecting the ChildrenProtecting Commercial InterestsProtecting Private SpacePART SIX: CONCLUSIONSThe Global Recontextualization of Media LawPowers and Rights
- ISBN: 978-0-7619-6689-0
- Editorial: SAGE Publications Ltd
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