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Normative theories of the media : journalism in democratic societies / Clifford G. Christians ... [et al.].

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: History of communicationPublication details: Urbana : University of Illinois Press, c2009.Description: xi, 275 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780252034237 (cloth : alk. paper)
  • 0252034236 (cloth : alk. paper)
  • 9780252076183 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 0252076184 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • PN 4751 .N67 2009
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.
Item type: Book
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MARY IMMACULATE LIBRARY Open Shelf PN 4751 .N67 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 60820
MARY IMMACULATE LIBRARY Open Shelf PN 4751 .N67 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 54986

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.

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