Through original case studies and analyses of real-life media experiences, Media Ethics challenges readers to think analytically and critically about ethical situations in mediated communication.This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical principles of ethical philosophies, facilitating awareness and critical reflection of ethical issues. In each chapter, the authors examine case studies spanning several continents and geopolitical and cultural c...

Emphasizing the intertwined concepts of freedom of the press and social responsibility, this is the first book to cover media ethics from a truly global perspective. Case studies on hot topics and issues of enduring importance in media studies are introduced and thoroughly analyzed, with particular focus on ones involving social media and public protestWritten by two global media ethics experts with extensive teaching experience, this work covers the whole spectrum of media...

The Handbook of Media and Mass Communication Theory presents a comprehensive collection of original essays that focus on all aspects of current and classic theories and practices relating to media and mass communication.Focuses on all aspects of current and classic theories and practices relating to media and mass communicationIncludes essays from a variety of global contexts, from Asia and the Middle East to the AmericasGives nic...

This groundbreaking handbook provides a comprehensive picture of the ethical dimensions of communication in a global setting. Both theoretical and practical, this important volume will raise the ethical bar for both scholars and practitioners in the world of global communication and media.Selected by Choice as an Outstanding Academic Title for 2011Brings together leading international scholars to consider ethical issues raised by globalization, the practice of journ...