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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... audience appeal 148 7.15 Journalism aims to inform an audience or capture its attention 148 7.16 Environment or economic growth should take precedence when in conflict 149 7.17 Third World problems caused by exploitation by ...
... audience appeal 148 7.15 Journalism aims to inform an audience or capture its attention 148 7.16 Environment or economic growth should take precedence when in conflict 149 7.17 Third World problems caused by exploitation by ...
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... audiences who paid for it and underwrote its independence from government . But it also depended on commercial viability , and newspaper owners , who wished to maximise profits and pursue personal gain , could easily dispose of ...
... audiences who paid for it and underwrote its independence from government . But it also depended on commercial viability , and newspaper owners , who wished to maximise profits and pursue personal gain , could easily dispose of ...
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... audience meters measure the responses to individual news items and increase pressure to deliver more of those that rate high and fewer of the unpopular ones . Newspapers , radio and television have always considered entertainment an ...
... audience meters measure the responses to individual news items and increase pressure to deliver more of those that rate high and fewer of the unpopular ones . Newspapers , radio and television have always considered entertainment an ...
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... audiences , and the public glamour and vicarious pleasure and pain . In the rush of blame , many media executives cautioned that those in glasshouses should beware of throwing stones . Nonetheless , criticism of media intrusion , even ...
... audiences , and the public glamour and vicarious pleasure and pain . In the rush of blame , many media executives cautioned that those in glasshouses should beware of throwing stones . Nonetheless , criticism of media intrusion , even ...
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... audiences and therefore ill - equipped to fulfil the public role to which many aspire . The public has responded to this disdain and seen in it evidence of abuse of power . Despite widespread and increasing use of the media , public ...
... audiences and therefore ill - equipped to fulfil the public role to which many aspire . The public has responded to this disdain and seen in it evidence of abuse of power . Despite widespread and increasing use of the media , public ...
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