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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... increasing commercial- ism and decreasing ethical standards have left the pub- lic sceptical . Schultz argues for a revival of the fourth estate based on journalistic independence and political autonomy , together with increased ...
... increasing commercial- ism and decreasing ethical standards have left the pub- lic sceptical . Schultz argues for a revival of the fourth estate based on journalistic independence and political autonomy , together with increased ...
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... increasing autonomy over content since the 1970s , despite the opposition of Labor and Coalition politicians and repeated cuts to levels of funding . An uneasy truce developed and was maintained during the 1980s and early 1990s ...
... increasing autonomy over content since the 1970s , despite the opposition of Labor and Coalition politicians and repeated cuts to levels of funding . An uneasy truce developed and was maintained during the 1980s and early 1990s ...
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... increases , the balance of power between journalists and editors , and owners and managers will also change . The large media companies will undoubtedly get bigger , diversifying into more outlets and a range of new mediums . The pri ...
... increases , the balance of power between journalists and editors , and owners and managers will also change . The large media companies will undoubtedly get bigger , diversifying into more outlets and a range of new mediums . The pri ...
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... increasing openness of society , subjects that were once considered taboo are now routinely reported . The greater openness of society has been an important element in broadening the boundaries of the subjects the news media addresses ...
... increasing openness of society , subjects that were once considered taboo are now routinely reported . The greater openness of society has been an important element in broadening the boundaries of the subjects the news media addresses ...
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... increasing independence of Australian journalism as a result of the development of new maga- zines , newspapers and television programs and the pivotal role played by a number of key individuals . The legacy of this increasing ...
... increasing independence of Australian journalism as a result of the development of new maga- zines , newspapers and television programs and the pivotal role played by a number of key individuals . The legacy of this increasing ...
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