Responsible journalism.

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Abstract

Responsible Journalism addresses the contentious issue of defining journalistic responsibility. The authors identify the functions that news media take responsibility for performing in society and the philosophy behind specific obligations. They consider the relationship between news media responsibility and legal and press theories. They ask and answer many fundamental ethical questions concerning the media′s role in Western democracies.

Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - Jan 1 1986

Keywords

  • Journalistic ethics
  • Journalism--ethical aspects

Disciplines

  • Ethics and Political Philosophy
  • Journalism Studies

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