Normative theories of the media : journalism in democratic societies /
Christians, Clifford G.,
Normative theories of the media : journalism in democratic societies / Clifford G. Christians [and others]. - xi, 275 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. - The history of communication . - History of communication. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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. 1. Part One. 2. 3. Part Two. 4. 5. Part Three. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
0252034236 9780252034237 0252076184 9780252076183
2008049081
Journalism--Political aspects
Journalism--Social aspects
Democracy.
Press and politics
Freedom of the press.
PN4751 / .N67 2009
070.4
Normative theories of the media : journalism in democratic societies / Clifford G. Christians [and others]. - xi, 275 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. - The history of communication . - History of communication. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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. 1. Part One. 2. 3. Part Two. 4. 5. Part Three. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
0252034236 9780252034237 0252076184 9780252076183
2008049081
Journalism--Political aspects
Journalism--Social aspects
Democracy.
Press and politics
Freedom of the press.
PN4751 / .N67 2009
070.4