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Normative theories of the media : journalism in democratic societies /

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Christians, Clifford G.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Urbana : University of Illinois Press, [2009]
Series:History of communication.
Subjects:
Freedom of the press.
Press and politics.
Democracy.
Journalism > Social aspects.
Journalism > Political aspects.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • 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.