Reviving the Fourth Estate: Democracy, Accountability and the MediaCambridge University Press, 1998 M11 16 - 304 pages The news media is traditionally the watchdog of democracy. Today, it is also one of the most pervasive global industries. In this lively and accessible book, Schultz systematically analyses the role of journalism in Australia and the scope of its democratic purpose. She examines key news stories, and looks at the attitudes of Australian journalists themselves. The fourth estate remains the ideal of most journalists, but the reality has been impaired by the increasing concentration of media ownership and by political, ethical and occupational interests. While Australian journalism has become bolder and more investigative, increasing commercialism and decreasing ethical standards have left the public sceptical. Schultz argues for a revival of the fourth estate based on journalistic independence and poltical autonomy, together with increased accountability and responsiveness. |
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... asserted a right to speak with its own voice , not merely to echo the voice of the parliament or the executive government . By finding its own voice , most famously in an editorial published in The Times in 1852 , 2 REVIVING THE FOURTH ...
... asserted a right to speak with its own voice , not merely to echo the voice of the parliament or the executive government . By finding its own voice , most famously in an editorial published in The Times in 1852 , 2 REVIVING THE FOURTH ...
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... asserted its autonomy and a unique place in the process of government . In the years that followed , the meaning of the Fourth Estate varied in response to changing political and economic circumstances . Whereas in its earliest ...
... asserted its autonomy and a unique place in the process of government . In the years that followed , the meaning of the Fourth Estate varied in response to changing political and economic circumstances . Whereas in its earliest ...
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... assert- ing a role as independent scrutineer of power . When governments provide funds , governments will attempt to ... asserted and won increasing autonomy over content since the 1970s , despite the opposition of Labor and Coalition ...
... assert- ing a role as independent scrutineer of power . When governments provide funds , governments will attempt to ... asserted and won increasing autonomy over content since the 1970s , despite the opposition of Labor and Coalition ...
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... asserting editorial independence has taken various routes in the public and private media and in different countries over the past two centuries . Since the mid - 1970s this movement has gained momentum as journalists have pursued their ...
... asserting editorial independence has taken various routes in the public and private media and in different countries over the past two centuries . Since the mid - 1970s this movement has gained momentum as journalists have pursued their ...
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... assertion of independence by journalists and editors must not be an end in itself . This is often overlooked by its most strident advocates who have the commitment of zealots to their voca- tion . Whatever independence journalists have ...
... assertion of independence by journalists and editors must not be an end in itself . This is often overlooked by its most strident advocates who have the commitment of zealots to their voca- tion . Whatever independence journalists have ...
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