Christians, Clifford G., <br/><br/>
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. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0252034236 9780252034237 0252076184 9780252076183 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2008049081 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Journalism--Political aspects<br/>Journalism--Social aspects<br/>Democracy.<br/>Press and politics<br/>Freedom of the press.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PN4751  / .N67 2009 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>070.4