Normative theories of the media
Subtitle: journalism in democratic societies
By: Clifford G. Christians ... [et al.].
Series: The history of communication
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Urbana
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780252034237; 9780252076183
Subjects: Journalism -- Political aspects; Journalism -- Social aspects; Democracy; Press and politics; Freedom of the press
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction. Beyond four theories of the press; title: Theory. Evolution of normative traditions; title: Characteristics of normative theory; title: Democracy. The principles and practice of democracy; title: Roles of news media in democracy; title: Roles. The monitorial role; title: The facilitative role; title: The radical role; title: The collaborative role; title: Prospects; title: Media roles under challenge.