ABSTRACT

Ethics for Journalists tackles many of the issues which journalists face in their everyday lives - from the media's supposed obsession with sex, sleaze and sensationalism, to issues of regulation and censorship. Its accessible style and question and answer approach highlights the relevance of ethical issues for everyone involved in journalism, both trainees and professionals, whether working in print, broadcast or new media.
Ethics for Journalists provides a comprehensive overview of ethical dilemmas and features interviews with a number of journalists. Presenting a range of imaginative strategies for improving media standards and supported by a thorough bibliography and a wide ranging list of websites.

chapter 1|12 pages

Ethical controversies today: an overview

chapter 6|13 pages

Race/anti-racism matters

chapter 9|14 pages

Constraints on journalists

chapter 10|23 pages

The ethical challenge: how you may respond

chapter 11|1 pages

And finally: more useful websites