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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... freedom of expression two centuries ago . While these arguments were propounded from soap boxes , in meeting halls and newsletters , the most active advocates of freedom of expres- sion saw a place for the press to become the means of ...
... freedom of expression two centuries ago . While these arguments were propounded from soap boxes , in meeting halls and newsletters , the most active advocates of freedom of expres- sion saw a place for the press to become the means of ...
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... freedom of expression were first articu- lated in small journals . For much of the twentieth century the idealised Fourth Estate was regarded with some disdain , as a form of misplaced knight errantry at odds with the commercial ...
... freedom of expression were first articu- lated in small journals . For much of the twentieth century the idealised Fourth Estate was regarded with some disdain , as a form of misplaced knight errantry at odds with the commercial ...
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... freedom than was once thought possible . This independence is not , however , absolute , nor is it unassailable . So when the ownership or management of a newspaper , television or radio station changes , the limits of editorial ...
... freedom than was once thought possible . This independence is not , however , absolute , nor is it unassailable . So when the ownership or management of a newspaper , television or radio station changes , the limits of editorial ...
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... freedom of the press and the reality of commercial news media production , there was scope for resilient , determined , shrewd and civic - minded reporters . Like much of the discussion about the role of journalism this entreaty tended ...
... freedom of the press and the reality of commercial news media production , there was scope for resilient , determined , shrewd and civic - minded reporters . Like much of the discussion about the role of journalism this entreaty tended ...
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