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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... practice . This was not always an easy fit , but I was lucky to work with people who took the gap between the rhetorical ideal and the practical reality sufficiently seriously to talk about it and try to produce exemplary journalism ...
... practice . This was not always an easy fit , but I was lucky to work with people who took the gap between the rhetorical ideal and the practical reality sufficiently seriously to talk about it and try to produce exemplary journalism ...
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... practice , have formally assumed the role that was once the informal province of the Fourth Estate . The media is now more likely to augment this function , by reporting competing views or ampli- fying the concerns of aggrieved ...
... practice , have formally assumed the role that was once the informal province of the Fourth Estate . The media is now more likely to augment this function , by reporting competing views or ampli- fying the concerns of aggrieved ...
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... practice remain commonplace , journalists and the media remain easy targets . There is , however , an ambivalence in public attitudes towards the media , an ambivalence that was graphically demonstrated in the over- whelming public ...
... practice remain commonplace , journalists and the media remain easy targets . There is , however , an ambivalence in public attitudes towards the media , an ambivalence that was graphically demonstrated in the over- whelming public ...
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... 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 institution , many journalists ...
... 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 institution , many journalists ...
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... practice and locate journalists as important players on this field . As Professor Noam Chomsky has commented : ' As ... practices of Australian journalism . To do this I address the ideal of the Fourth 12 REVIVING THE FOURTH ESTATE.
... practice and locate journalists as important players on this field . As Professor Noam Chomsky has commented : ' As ... practices of Australian journalism . To do this I address the ideal of the Fourth 12 REVIVING THE FOURTH ESTATE.
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