The idea of public journalism
By: edited by Theodore L. Glasser ; foreword by Cole C. Campbell.
Contributors: Glasser, Theodore Lewis.
Series: The Guilford communication series
Publisher: Guilford Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 229
Subjects: Journalism -- Social aspects; Journalistic ethics; Journalism -- Objectivity
Description: This volume offers a critical and constructive examination of the claims of public journalism, the controversial movement aimed at getting the press to promote and indeed improve - not merely report on - the quality of public life. From leading contributors, original essays refine the terms of the debate by situating it within a broad cultural, historical, and philosophical framework.

Exploring the movement's promise as well as its problems, the book sheds light on vital issues of political power, freedom of expression, democratic participation, and press responsibility.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 210-222) and index.