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

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: History of communicationPublication details: Urbana : University of Illinois Press, 2009.Description: xi, 275 p : ill ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780252076183 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 070.4 22
LOC classification:
  • PN4751 .N67
Contents:
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.
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General Collection item General Collection item Athi-River Campus Open Shelves PN4751.N67 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) In transit from Nairobi Campus to Athi-River Campus since 09/03/2021 BK98224

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

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