Maras, StevenUnknown
Polity Press (Cambridge, 2013) (eng) English9780745647340UnknownUnknownJOURNALISM-OBJECTIVITY; UnknownObjectivity 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
xii, 260 p.22 cm.Unknown
Summary / review / table of contents
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?