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Normative Theories of the Media : Journalism in Democratic Societies

By: Contributor(s): Series: History of communicationPublication details: Chicago University of Illinois Press, 2009.Description: xi, 275 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780252034237 (cloth : alk. paper)
  • 0252034236
  • 9780252076183 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 0252076184 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 070.4 CHR 22
LOC classification:
  • PN4751 .N67 2009
Online resources:
Contents:
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
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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