Overview

The nature of journalism requires that an ethical decision be made at every stage. While many of these decisions lead to obvious choices, many present thorny problems; some questions may be so subtle that they are not even noticed consciously by the journalist. This up-to-date collection of more than two dozen real-life cases illustrates the moral issues facing contemporary American journalists. It will help students hone their reasoning skills, encouraging them to think rationally and act with integrity. The cases are presented in substantial detail to provide students with a realistic sense of the complexity of issues facing journalists today. Knowlton, a veteran journalist and teacher, combines his experience of more than 30 years in the field with extensive interviews with dozens of today's top journalists, so that each case is presented with commentary and thought-provoking analysis. Discussion questions at the end of each case analysis probe the depth of the ethical concerns raised. This book can be used as a stand-alone text, as a supplemental casebook, or in conjunction with the companion anthology, The Journalist's Moral Compass: Basic Principles (Praeger, 1994).

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Author:   Steven Knowlton
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.372kg
ISBN:  

9780275948726

ISBN 10:   0275948722
Pages:   234
Publication Date:   30 June 1997
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Replaced By:   9780313345500
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

"Preface A Note to instructors Locating Ethical Journalism in the Western Tradition Introduction to Ethical Thinking The Political Case for Moral Reasoning in Journalism The Philosophical Case for Moral Reasoning in Journalism The Economic Case for Moral Reasoning in Journalism Objectivity: Is It Possible? Should We Still Try? Privacy: How to Balance It Against the Right to Know How to Solve Moral Dilemmas: Balancing Competing Elements Case Studies: Tough Calls from the Front Lines of Contemporary Journalism The Suicide of Admiral Boorda: Did the Press Hound Him to His Death? The Haunting Profile of Meir Kahane: Should Past Sins Be Emphasized? A Candidate's Past: News, Political Manipulation or Mere Pandering? Peeking at Tonya Harding's E-mail: Serious Invasion or Trivial Excess? Central Park Assault Victim: We Know Everything but Who She Is The Brilliant Student with the Dark Past: How Much Is Relevant? Sex in an Elevator: Legitimate News or Sophomoric Titillation? Suicide: Important News or a Grotesque Invasion of Privacy? Unnamed Accusers: Sex, Abuse of Power, and an Election, Too In Politics, How Far Back Is It Fair to Go? When the Law Asks for Help: What Is an Independent Journalist to Do? The Graffiti Artists: Turn 'Em In, Get the Story, or Both? Connie Chung: Did She Sandbag the New Speaker's Mom? Primary Authorship: Can You Lie About Your Other Job? A Reporter with AIDS: Depth of Understanding or Obvious Bias? How Close Is Too Close When the Subject Is a Scared Little Girl? The Exploding Truck: If It Doesn't Have Pictures, It's Not Good TV Should TV Cameras Record an Execution? Tears on Tape: Why Must We Film Grief? How Real Is the Wall Between Advertising and the News Side? The ""Revisionist"" Ads on the Holocaust: What Should Student Editors Do? Speaking Fees: Honest Moonlighting or an Invitation to Corruption? Celebrity Interviews: Is There Real News Amidst the Puff? A Lorena Bobbitt Update: Paint My Nails, Answer My Questions Ruth Snyder: Still Dead But Now Her Picture Is Mainstream Composite Pictures: New Possibilities or Just More Credibility Trouble? The Grisly War Photo: Powerful Information, But What About Taste? Taking Journalism Hostage: Should We Print Under Threats? Can We Fix the Problems? Should We Try? Bibliography Index"

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Knowlton deserves praise for his clear and logical organization of subject matter, straightforward writing style, and respect for readers....[I]t is refreshingly enlightening and would be a worthwhile investment for serious students in the profession. -Journalism and Mass Communication Educator

"""Knowlton deserves praise for his clear and logical organization of subject matter, straightforward writing style, and respect for readers....[I]t is refreshingly enlightening and would be a worthwhile investment for serious students in the profession.""-Journalism and Mass Communication Educator ?Knowlton deserves praise for his clear and logical organization of subject matter, straightforward writing style, and respect for readers....[I]t is refreshingly enlightening and would be a worthwhile investment for serious students in the profession.?-Journalism and Mass Communication Educator"

Knowlton deserves praise for his clear and logical organization of subject matter, straightforward writing style, and respect for readers....[I]t is refreshingly enlightening and would be a worthwhile investment for serious students in the profession. -Journalism and Mass Communication Educator ?Knowlton deserves praise for his clear and logical organization of subject matter, straightforward writing style, and respect for readers....[I]t is refreshingly enlightening and would be a worthwhile investment for serious students in the profession.?-Journalism and Mass Communication Educator

Author Information

STEVEN R. KNOWLTON is Associate Professor of Journalism at Hofstra University. He has been a reporter, editor, photographer, and newspaper owner for more than 30 years. He is coeditor of The Journalist's Moral Compass: Basic Principles (Praeger, 1994).

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