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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... 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 career ...
... 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 career ...
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... attitudes on most issues 7.21 Journalists should not promote ideas rejected by public 7.22 Very important sources of guidance in decisions about what news to cover and what issues to highlight 7.23 Agenda - setting determined by ...
... attitudes on most issues 7.21 Journalists should not promote ideas rejected by public 7.22 Very important sources of guidance in decisions about what news to cover and what issues to highlight 7.23 Agenda - setting determined by ...
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... attitude towards journalists and the media . The popularity of programs such as the satirical Frontline and nitpicking Media Watch , tap into a deep - seated antipathy about the intrusive and cavalier methods of journalism and the self ...
... attitude towards journalists and the media . The popularity of programs such as the satirical Frontline and nitpicking Media Watch , tap into a deep - seated antipathy about the intrusive and cavalier methods of journalism and the self ...
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... attitudes towards the media , an ambivalence that was graphically demonstrated in the over- whelming public response of more than 10 000 submissions to the Mansfield Review of the ABC in 1996. The majority of these submis- sions argued ...
... attitudes towards the media , an ambivalence that was graphically demonstrated in the over- whelming public response of more than 10 000 submissions to the Mansfield Review of the ABC in 1996. The majority of these submis- sions argued ...
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... attitudes underpin the practices of many Australian journalists , although frequently tinged by a cynicism that grew from the frailty of these ideals under commercial pressure . Whatever the weaknesses of the news media as an ...
... attitudes underpin the practices of many Australian journalists , although frequently tinged by a cynicism that grew from the frailty of these ideals under commercial pressure . Whatever the weaknesses of the news media as an ...
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