Title:
Journalism / Roman Espejo, book editor.
Author:
Espejo, Ramón, 1977- editor.
Publication Information:
Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, [2014]
Call Number:
PN4815.2 .J67 2014
Abstract:
For over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints Series has developed and set the standard for current-issue studies. With more than 90 volumes covering nearly every controversial contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. By choosing from such diverse sources and including both popular and unpopular views, the Opposing Viewpoints editorial team has adhered to its commitment to editorial objectivity. Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. In short, Opposing Viewpoints is the best research and learning tool for exploring the issues that continually shape and define our turbulent and changing world.
ISBN:
9780737769555
9780737769562
Series:
Opposing viewpoints series
Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Physical Description:
247 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subject Term:
Contents:
What are the ethical issues facing journalism? Objectivity in journalism is a myth / Objectivity in journalism must be pursued / Undercover journalism is justified / The ethics of undercover journalism / Telling the truth and nothing but: defining the problem / Errors are a serious problem in journalism / How should journalism be practiced? Citizen journalism is a valid alternative for news and information / Citizen journalism lacks credibility / A journalism degree is unnecessary / A journalism degree is invaluable / Journalism should be supported as a public service / Journalism should not be supported as a public service / How should journalists be protected? Reporters need a federal shield law / A federal shield law, potentially a slippery slope / Journalists should have greater legal protection / Who owns the First Amendment? / Journalists covering armed conflicts need to know the law / What is the future of journalism? The internet is transforming journalism / Myths about the internet's transformation of journalism / Newspapers will become obsolete / Newspapers will survive / Investigative journalism is declining / Investigative journalism will survive
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