Objectivity in journalism /

Maras, Steven.

Objectivity in journalism / Steven Maras. - Cambridge, U.K. ; Malden, MA : Polity Press, 2013. - xii, 260 p. ; 21 cm. - Key concepts in journalism. . - Key concepts in journalism. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 230-253) and index.

Why and when did journalistic objectivity arise? What are the main objections to journalistic objectivity? Why is there so much dispute over 'the facts'? What are the grounds on which journalistic objectivity has been defended? Is objectivity a passive or active process? Can objectivity coexist with politidal or ethical commitment? Is objectivity changing in an era of 24/7 news and on-line journalism? Is objectivity a universal journalistic norm?

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2012532861

016135430 Uk


Journalism--Objectivity.

PN4784.O24 / M24 2013

070.4