Controversies in media ethics

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Author:

Gordon, David, 1935-

ISBN:

9780415992473

9780415963329

9780203829912

Edition:

3rd ed.

Publication Information:

New York : Routledge, 2011.

Physical Description:

xxv, 580 p. ; 25 cm.

General Note:

2nd ed. published 1999 by Addison-Wesley Longman.

Contents:

Pt. I: The basics. Overview: theoretical foundations for media ethics -- 1: Ethics and freedom: mass media accountability -- 2: Individual values, social pressures and conflicting loyalties -- Reflections: taking Aristotle to work—practical and moral values -- Pt.III: Roles and Pressures. 3: Gatekeepers and manipulators: truth, fairness and accuracy -- 4: The ethics of "correctness" and "inclusiveness" -- 5: Codes of ethics -- Tools for ethical decision-making -- Pt. III: Overarching problems. 6: New technologies and techniques: new ethics? -- 7: Digitally manipulated content -- 8: Media ethics and the economic marketplace -- 9: Access to media: equity in receiving and disseminating information -- Pt. IV: Hot topics in media ethics 10: Private lives, public interests in a digital world -- 11: The ethics of persuasive communication -- 12: The ethics of new advertising technologies and techniques -- 13: Infotainment, sensationalism and "reality" -- 14: Violence and sexuality -- 15: More topics in the ethical debate -- Postscript: some questions without answers and answers without questions.

Abstract:

"Controversies in Media Ethics offers students, instructors and professionals multiple perspectives on media ethics issues presenting vast "gray areas" and few, if any, easy answers. This third edition includes a wide range of subjects, and demonstrates a willingness to tackle the problems raised by new technologies, new media, new politics and new economics. The core of the text is formed by 14 chapters, each of which deals with a particular problem or likelihood of ethical dilemma, presented as different points of view on the topic in question, as argued by two or more contributing authors. The 15th chapter is a collection of "mini-chapters," allowing students to discern first-hand how to deal with ethical problems. "--

Subject Term:

Mass media -- Moral and ethical aspects.

Added Author:

Gordon, David, 1935-

Armstrong, John A.

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Controversies in Media Ethics offers students, instructors and professionals multiple perspectives on media ethics issues presenting vast "gray areas" and few, if any, easy answers. This third edition includes a wide range of subjects, and demonstrates a willingness to tackle the problems raised by new technologies, new media, new politics and new economics.

The core of the text is formed by 14 chapters, each of which deals with a particular problem or likelihood of ethical dilemma, presented as different points of view on the topic in question, as argued by two or more contributing authors. The 15th chapter is a collection of "mini-chapters," allowing students to discern first-hand how to deal with ethical problems. Contributing authors John A. Armstrong, Peter J. Gade, Julianne H. Newton, Kim Sheehan, and Jane B. Singer provide additional voices and perspectives on various topics under discussion.

This edition has been thoroughly updated to provide:

discussions of issues reflecting the breadth and depth of the media spectrum numerous real-world examples broad discussion of confidentiality and other timely topics

A Companion Website (www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415963329) supplies resources for both students and instructors. You can also join the Controversies community on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CME3rd

Developed for use in media ethics courses, Controversies in Media Ethics provides up-to-date discussions and analysis of ethical situations across a variety of media, including issues dealing with the Internet and new media. It provides a unique consideration of ethical concerns, and serves as provocative reading for all media students.