Beginning with an exposition of the four most widely argued theories of the press, this book goes on to explore several critical perspectives on the tasks and roles of print and broadcast news media in the United States.
About the Author: EDD APPLEGATE is Associate Professor of Journalism at Middle Tennessee State University.
224 Pages
Social Science, General
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About the Book
Beginning with an exposition of the four most widely argued theories of the press, this book goes on to explore several critical perspectives on the tasks and roles of print and broadcast news media in the United States. The author sets out critical analyses of several hotly debated issues, including news balance and objectivity, freedom of the press, and news coverage of minorities. After an appraisal of the present condition of journalism education in the United States, the author provides both complete and annotated professional guidelines and mission statements from key advertising, broadcasting, and print media organizations.
Book Synopsis
Beginning with an exposition of the four most widely argued theories of the press, this book goes on to explore several critical perspectives on the tasks and roles of print and broadcast news media in the United States. The author sets out critical analyses of several hotly debated issues, including news balance and objectivity, freedom of the press, and news coverage of minorities. After an appraisal of the present condition of journalism education in the United States, the author provides both complete and annotated professional guidelines and mission statements from key advertising, broadcasting, and print media organizations.
About the Author
EDD APPLEGATE is Associate Professor of Journalism at Middle Tennessee State University. His other publications include The Ad Men and Women (Greenwood, 1994).
Dimensions (Overall): 9.57 Inches (H) x 6.36 Inches (W) x .81 Inches (D)
Weight: .97 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Social Science
Sub-Genre: General
Publisher: Praeger
Format: Hardcover
Author: Edd C Applegate
Language: English
Street Date: August 20, 1996
TCIN: 1010127797
UPC: 9780275953331
Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-8124
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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