Democracy and the Mass Media: A Collection of Essays

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Democracy and the Mass Media: A Collection of Essays
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Judith Lichtenberg
SeriesCambridge Studies in Philosophy and Public Policy
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:424
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreSocial and political philosophy
ISBN/Barcode 9780521388177
ClassificationsDewey:323.445
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 25 May 1990
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

In this volume a group of distinguished legal and political theorists and experts on journalism discuss how to reconcile our values concerning freedom of the press with the enormous power of the media--especially television--to shape opinions and values. The policy issues treated concern primarily the extent of justifiable government regulation of the media and the justification for regulating television differently from newspapers. The volume contains some highly original and groundbreaking analyses of philosophical issues surrounding the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Reviews

"Lichtenberg and colleagues should be commended for giving us an updated underpinning for debate in this area." Lewis W. Wolfson, ????? "All of the essays in Democracy and the Mass Media have something to offer...Some of the philosophical essays...are likely to benefit mass communication educators who want to include relevant philosophy topics in their graduate curricula." Journalism Quarterly