Patrick Lee Plaisance

Virtue in Media

The Moral Psychology of Excellence in News and Public Relations

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Produktbeschreibung

This book establishes a profile of virtue in professional media practice by examining the experiences, perspectives, moral stances and demographic data of two dozen selected exemplars in journalism and public relations. It is based on both extensive personal "life story" interviews conducted with the exemplars between April 2010 and September 2012, and also survey data that assessed the exemplars¿ personality traits, ethical ideologies, moral reasoning skills and perceived workplace climate.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 250
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Juli 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 155mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 476g
• ISBN-13: 9780415707435
• ISBN-10: 0415707439
• Artikelnr.: 39145190

Autorenporträt

Patrick Lee Plaisance is Professor of Journalism at Colorado State University. His research focuses on media ethics theory, moral psychology, journalism values, and media sociology, and he teaches media ethics, reporting and communication theory. Prior to his academic career, he worked for nearly 15 years as a journalist at numerous American newspapers.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction One
Moral Psychology: The Grand Convergence Two
Design of an Exemplar Study Three
A Profile of Media Exemplars By The Numbers Four
Patterns That Point to Virtue Five
Professionalism and Public Service Six
Moral Courage Seven
Humility and Hubris Eight
Crucibles of Experience Conclusion