McQuail, Denis

Journalism & and society / Journalism & society Journalism and society Denis McQuail. - London: Sage, 2013. - xii, 244 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 236-241) and index.

What is journalism? How is it linked to society? -- Journalistic responsibility to society -- Principles of journalistic performance -- Towards a framework of analysis for journalism -- The central role of monitor and messenger -- Media structure, performance and the 'power of the press' -- The accountability of journalism to society -- Changing media technology : consequences for journalism, press institution and relations with society -- In conclusion : striking a normative balance -- Appendix : selected documents relating to rights and obligations of new media -- References -- Index.

9781446266809 (paperback)


Journalism--Social aspects.

302.23 / MCQ/J