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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... sources of guidance in decisions about what news to cover and what issues to highlight 7.23 Agenda - setting determined by journalists or officials 7.24 Rate national media reporting of politics , news and current affairs 7.25 Very ...
... sources of guidance in decisions about what news to cover and what issues to highlight 7.23 Agenda - setting determined by journalists or officials 7.24 Rate national media reporting of politics , news and current affairs 7.25 Very ...
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... source of real and significant power and influence , an industry prepared to exercise and pursue self - interested commercial , political and cultural agendas . The press was the bastard estate of the eighteenth century . At a time of ...
... source of real and significant power and influence , an industry prepared to exercise and pursue self - interested commercial , political and cultural agendas . The press was the bastard estate of the eighteenth century . At a time of ...
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... source of both strength and weakness . The strength comes from the independence that profits alone can buy . A news media that is profitable has much greater autonomy , its managers can say no to those 4 REVIVING THE FOURTH ESTATE.
... source of both strength and weakness . The strength comes from the independence that profits alone can buy . A news media that is profitable has much greater autonomy , its managers can say no to those 4 REVIVING THE FOURTH ESTATE.
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... sources , honourable in its intent . There is no reason for it to be boring , worthy , dull or unprofitable . The Fourth Estate that most Australian journalists say they accept as an ideal is important , but in the end it is not central ...
... sources , honourable in its intent . There is no reason for it to be boring , worthy , dull or unprofitable . The Fourth Estate that most Australian journalists say they accept as an ideal is important , but in the end it is not central ...
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