Normative theories of the media : journalism in democratic societies - Christians, Clifford G. (Urbana : University of Illinois Press, 2009)
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.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Journalism -- Political aspects; Journalism -- Social aspects; Democracy; Press and politics; Freedom of the press