Understanding Journalism: A Guide to Issues (Development),John W

Taylor & Francis

Understanding Journalism covers all the areas that make journalism controversial and provides refreshing, jargon-free insights into the workings of journalism. > Never has the media been so critically regarded as at the present time. Documenting many areas of debate and dispute between journalists, the media, public organizations and politicians, the author identifies why conflicts will continue. Covering topics from government bias to censorship, official secrets to freedom of information and animal rights to obscenity, this highly informative work is a valuable guide to all those involved in journalism and the media. > Preface; Chapter one \u2013 the contest; Chapter two \u2013 regulators; Chapter three \u2013 editorial values; Chapter four \u2013 trouble spots; Chapter five \u2013 violent events; Chapter six \u2013 special treatment; Chapter seven \u2013 disputed practices; Chapter eight \u2013 politics; Chapter nine \u2013 state interests Chapter ten \u2013 the public; Chap.