Media ethics : truth, fairness, and objectivity / Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Guha Thakurta, Paranjoy.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mass media--Moral and ethical aspects--Textbooks.

Mass media.

Journalistic ethics--Textbooks.

Journalistic ethics.

Mass media--Moral and ethical aspects.

Genre:

Textbooks.

Physical Description:

xviii, 334 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

New Delhi ; New York : Oxford University Press, [2009]

Summary:

Media Ethics is a comprehensive textbook designed for courses in mass communication and journalism. It is aimed at sensitizing aspiring media students to issues faced by working professionals. It would be equally useful to those who are working as journalists and have to frequently confront ethical issues while fulfilling their professional obligations. This book offers a theoretical rationale for acting in an ethical manner and provides practical guidelines as well.

Mass media occupies a special position in any democratic society as it impacts, directly or indirectly, a large number of people. The book takes a look at the day-to-day ethical issues related to the functioning of media professionals and mass communication organizations in a democracy. It exemplifies the fine distinction between areas of 'public interest' and those in the interest of the public. Key ethical issues such as truth, objectivity, sensitivity, privacy, social responsibility, media laws, and democratic principles are discussed to enlighten the reader who will face these issues in their professional life. Concerns such as libel, copyright, obscenity, contempt of court, and right to information are also discussed to provide the legal framework related to media. Investigative journalism, the pros and cons of sting operations, and their legal aspects are dealt in detail with case studies. Additional topics include ethical concerns related to the internet, advertising, and public relations, which also come under the broad spectrum of mass media.

Key Features

Contains numerous case studies and examples from India and abroad, such as the Mumbai terror attacks, the Aarushi Talwar murder case, the Watergate scandal, and many more

Provides chapter-end review questions and exercises to help students evaluate their level or understanding

Includes excerpts from the codes of conduct issued by the Press Council of India, the resolution of the Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly on the ethics of journalism, and the code of ethics for advertising issued by the Advertising Council of India.

Contents:

Introduction

Truth, fairness and objectivity

Sources of information

Sensitivity

Privacy

Media market

Media laws

Sting journalism

New media: the internet

Ethics in advertising

Public relations

Media freedom.

Notes:

"Making and breaking news"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780195697957

0195697952

OCLC:

318409835

Publisher Number:

99937568166