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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... presented 141 7.6 Define party conflict by revealing where each party actually stands 142 7.7 Journalists should ensure they are not perceived as trying to influence the outcomes of party political conflict 7.8 Importance of influencing ...
... presented 141 7.6 Define party conflict by revealing where each party actually stands 142 7.7 Journalists should ensure they are not perceived as trying to influence the outcomes of party political conflict 7.8 Importance of influencing ...
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... presentation . It remains to be seen how the Internet will alter the information balance and the relative roles of content producers , distributors , managers and owners . Many in the industry predict that the role of the established ...
... presentation . It remains to be seen how the Internet will alter the information balance and the relative roles of content producers , distributors , managers and owners . Many in the industry predict that the role of the established ...
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... firmly 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.
... firmly 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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... presented and pursued . Without greater accountability , the media is little more than another powerful elite , detached from the public interest which gives it legitimacy . Journalists and editors who have won a few skirmishes in the ...
... presented and pursued . Without greater accountability , the media is little more than another powerful elite , detached from the public interest which gives it legitimacy . Journalists and editors who have won a few skirmishes in the ...
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... presented , and accountability . The media industry is found to be a flawed embodiment of the ideal , although it can still legitimately claim an institutional role . In chapters 6 and 7 , I examine the rele- vance of the Fourth Estate ...
... presented , and accountability . The media industry is found to be a flawed embodiment of the ideal , although it can still legitimately claim an institutional role . In chapters 6 and 7 , I examine the rele- vance of the Fourth Estate ...
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