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OverviewMedia Ethics is a comprehensive textbook designed for under- and post-graduate students of mass communication and journalism courses. It discusses key ethical issues in the light of the new face of journalism and the dynamic changes that are taking place in media today. The book gives an introduction to readers about ethics, the history of media ethics and journalism in India. The book delves into key issues like truth, objectivity, sensitivity, and privacy. It explores in detail issues related to fairness in reporting and codes of conduct of the Press Council of India. It then discusses the 'media market' with issues like social responsibility, industrial journalism, advertorials, etc. The chapter on media law in India discusses democratic principles, Areopagitica, free speech vs the law, concerns like libel, privacy, copyright, obscenity, contempt of court, and right to information. The chapter on sting operations discusses investigative journalism, three stages of sting operations - the sting, editing and airing and the consequences. The chapter on the Internet enlightens the reader about the new media and deals with concerns like plagiarism, misinformation, obscenity, indecency. Ethical issues related to advertising and public relations are also dealt with in detail. The book is aimed at sensitizing aspiring media students and working professionals and to make a difference to the quality of journalism currently prevailing in India. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Paranjoy Guha ThakurtaPublisher: OUP India Imprint: OUP India Dimensions: Width: 18.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 24.40cm Weight: 0.576kg ISBN: 9780195697957ISBN 10: 0195697952 Pages: 352 Publication Date: 12 March 2009 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents"1: Introduction; 2: Truth, fairness and objectivity; 3: ""Sources"": Fairness in reporting; 4: Sensitivity; 5: Privacy; 6: Media market; 7: Media Law in India; 8: Sting operations; 9: New media: The Internet; 10: Ethical issues in Advertising; 11: Ethical issues in Public Relations"ReviewsAuthor InformationParanjoy Guha Thakurta is an eminent journalist with over 30 years' experience across print, Internet, radio, and television media. He has worked with a number of leading publications including Business India, Business World, The Telegraph, India Today, and The Pioneer. He has contributed to many other Indian publications, directed documentary films, and produced radio programmes. He also teaches at various educational institutes and is a renowned consultant, speaker, and trainer. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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