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Record Nr.

UNINA9910788726603321

Titolo

Normative theories of the media [[electronic resource] ] : journalism in democratic societies / / Clifford G. Christians ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Urbana, : University of Illinois Press, c2009

ISBN

1-283-07009-X

9786613070098

0-252-09083-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (297 p.)

Collana

History of communication

Altri autori (Persone)

ChristiansClifford G

Disciplina

070.4

Soggetti

Journalism - Political aspects

Journalism - Social aspects

Democracy

Press and politics

Freedom of the press

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction. Beyond Four theories of the press -- Theory. Evolution of normative traditions -- Characteristics of normative theory -- Democracy. The principles and practice of democracy -- Roles of news media in democracy -- Roles. The monitorial role -- The facilitative role -- The radical role -- The collaborative role -- Prospects -- Media roles under challenge.