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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... diverse interests does not distort news judgements . Journalists are very conscious of this pressure and many find it hard to make a distinction between news and commerce - so if the organisation makes movies , they are likely to be ...
... diverse interests does not distort news judgements . Journalists are very conscious of this pressure and many find it hard to make a distinction between news and commerce - so if the organisation makes movies , they are likely to be ...
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... despite monopoly newspapers in towns and cities around the world , there is now more diversity of information than would have been considered possible in the mainstream media even two decades ago . This is partly , but INTRODUCTION 7.
... despite monopoly newspapers in towns and cities around the world , there is now more diversity of information than would have been considered possible in the mainstream media even two decades ago . This is partly , but INTRODUCTION 7.
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... diversity of news and views . The competition over ideas and perspectives has now been brought inside single publications with news , features , columns , photographs , illustrations and op - ed contributions jostling for the attention ...
... diversity of news and views . The competition over ideas and perspectives has now been brought inside single publications with news , features , columns , photographs , illustrations and op - ed contributions jostling for the attention ...
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... attached . This can be measured by acceptance of ethical codes ; meaningful public account- ability ; providing more diverse and challenging information ; the methods by which it is obtained , presented and pursued INTRODUCTION 9.
... attached . This can be measured by acceptance of ethical codes ; meaningful public account- ability ; providing more diverse and challenging information ; the methods by which it is obtained , presented and pursued INTRODUCTION 9.
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... diversity ; skewed representation of individuals , groups and ideas was both morally wrong and commercially short- sighted ; and the political power and influence of media owners was disproportionate . Journalists could , however , make ...
... diversity ; skewed representation of individuals , groups and ideas was both morally wrong and commercially short- sighted ; and the political power and influence of media owners was disproportionate . Journalists could , however , make ...
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