Objectivity in Journalism /

Maras, Steven.

Objectivity in Journalism / Steven Maras. - Cambridge : Polity Press, c2013. - xii, 260 p. ; 21 cm. - Key concepts in journalism. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 230-253) and index.

Why and when did journalistic objectivity arise? -- What are the main objections to journalistic objectivity? -- Why is there so much dispute over 'the facts'? -- What are the grounds on which journalistic objectivity has been defended? -- Is objectivity a passive or active process? -- Can objectivity coexist with politidal or ethical commitment? -- Is objectivity changing in an era of 24/7 news and on-line journalism? -- Is objectivity a universal journalistic norm?

9780745647357 (pbk.) 9780745647340


Journalism--Objectivity.

070.4 / MAR