Steven Maras

Objectivity in Journalism (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Objectivity in journalism is a key topic for debate in media, communication and journalism studies, and has been the subject of intensive historical and sociological research. In the first study of its kind, Steven Maras surveys the different viewpoints and perspectives on objectivity. Going beyond a denunciation or defence of journalistic objectivity, Maras critically examines the different scholarly and professional arguments made in the area. Structured around key questions, the book considers the origins and history of objectivity, its philosophical influences, the main objections and defences, and questions of values, politics and ethics. This book examines debates around objectivity as a transnational norm, focusing on the emergence of objectivity in the US, while broadening out discussion to include developments around objectivity in the UK, Australia, Asia and other regions.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 248
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. April 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780745676326
• Artikelnr.: 38225988

Autorenporträt

Steven Maras is associate professor in media and communications at the University of Sydney, Australia.

Inhaltsangabe

Detailed contents vi

Acknowledgements x

Introduction 1

1 Why and when did journalistic objectivity arise? 22

2 What are the main objections to journalistic objectivity? 58

3 Why is there so much dispute over 'the facts'? 82

4 What are the grounds on which journalistic objectivity has been defended? 104

5 Is objectivity a passive or active process? 122

6 Can objectivity coexist with political or ethical commitment? 140

7 Is objectivity changing in an era of 24/7 news and on-line journalism? 173

8 Is objectivity a universal journalistic norm? 201

References 230

Index 254

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Detailed contents vi Acknowledgements x Introduction 1 1 Why and when did
journalistic objectivity arise? 22 2 What are the main objections to
journalistic objectivity? 58 3 Why is there so much dispute over 'the
facts'? 82 4 What are the grounds on which journalistic objectivity has
been defended? 104 5 Is objectivity a passive or active process? 122 6 Can
objectivity coexist with political or ethical commitment? 140 7 Is
objectivity changing in an era of 24/7 news and on-line journalism? 173 8
Is objectivity a universal journalistic norm? 201 References 230 Index 254

Rezensionen

"This masterful synthesis of the literature will serve as aninvaluable resource for students and researchers alike for years tocome."
Journalism: Theory, Practice and Criticism

"A comprehensive, academic, and focused examination of journalisticobjectivity."
Journalism and Mass Communication

"In what amounts to a comprehensive review of the academicliterature, from classic studies by Walter Lipmann to morecontemporary critics such as as Jay Rosen, Maras shows thatjournalistic objectivity is a much more slippery and fluid conceptthan the one defined by Walter Kronkite as 'the reporting ofreality, of facts, as nearly as they can be obtained without theinjection of prejudices and personal opinion'."
The Failed Estate

"An invaluable guide to the debates about objectivity. At a timewhen superficial attacks on objectivity proliferate, Maras forcesus to think more deeply about the issue, as journalism undergoes arevolution in its ethics. This is a solid, accessible book foranyone who cares about responsible journalism."
Stephen Ward, University of Wisconsin-Madison

"Continuing debate about the meaning and significance ofjournalistic objectivity will, as a result of this book, be muchmore informed and nuanced. Steven Maras does an excellent job inproviding us with both an account of the idea of journalisticobjectivity and an interpretation of its various meanings,shortcomings and continuing significance. A very thoughtful book onall counts."
Jacqueline Harrison, Sheffield University

"The technological and business revolutions that have transformedjournalism have brought new attention to whether 'objectivity' ispossible or even desirable. Steven Maras offers many valuableinsights into the origins of this tangled concept, and the bestways for journalists, and the public that relies on them, to thinkabout 'objectivity' now."
James Fallows, The Atlantic, author of Breaking theNews

"This book makes a significant contribution to the field ofjournalism studies because it offers new ways of thinking aboutimportant matters that revolve around objectivity and are deeplyconnected with journalism.The beauty of this book is its thoughtfulexploration of how and why it takes such a complex form and thevalue of considering objectivity in all its guises."
Lisa Waller, Deakin University