Normative theories of the media :  journalism in democratic societies / 
Clifford G. Christians ... [et al.]. 
 - Urbana :  University of Illinois Press,  2009. 
 - xi, 275 p :  ill ;  24 cm. 
 - The history of communication .
 - History of communication. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780252076183 (pbk. : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2008049081 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GBA966761  bnb 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>015307152  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Democracy.<br/>Freedom of the press.<br/>Journalism--Political aspects.<br/>Journalism--Social aspects.<br/>Press and politics.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PN4751  / .N67 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>070.4