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OverviewDocumenting many areas of debate and dispute between journalists, the media, public organisations 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 work is a guide to all those involved in journalism and the media. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John WilsonPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.566kg ISBN: 9780415115988ISBN 10: 0415115981 Pages: 318 Publication Date: 23 May 1996 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Hardback 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 ContentsPreface; Chapter one – the contest; Chapter two – regulators; Chapter three – editorial values; Chapter four – trouble spots; Chapter five – violent events; Chapter six – special treatment; Chapter seven – disputed practices; Chapter eight – politics; Chapter nine – state interests Chapter ten – the public; Chapter eleven – social values; Chapter twelve – regional values; Chapter thirteen – the lawReviews'Because the book is written by an intelligent, theorising practitioner students of both practical journalism and theoretical media studies should find it invaluable as a reference work, a first-aid kit and a revision tool.' - Harriet Gilbert, City University 'This book is essential reading for anybody entering the profession of journalism - and for those already in it!' - Peter Geraghty 'John Wilson has created a journalist's ethical dictionary that reads like a novel. It holds the interest when held at length, and contains pithy definitions and sensitive explanations of a wide range of key journalistic topics. It is a book for all journalism students who need to be prepared for the dilemmas of newsroom and editorial life.' - Paul Needle, City University Author InformationJohn Wilson is a freelance media consultant. He has wide journalistic experience in both radio and television and was formerly editorial policy controller for the BBC. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |