The Ethical Journalist: Making Responsible Decisions in the Digital Age, 3rd Edition

The third edition of "The Ethical Journalist" is a comprehensive examination of journalism ethics, updated for the seismic change in the industry. It is written to fortify journalism students, but real-life examples make it valuable to all who care about the news. The book is praised for its excellence and should be a basic text in every school of journalism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 27 June 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

The third edition of The Ethical Journalist is a comprehensive examination of current issues in the field of journalism ethics,researched and written by four journalists with experience in both the newsroom and the classroom. It gives students and professionals the tools they need to navigate the challenges of journalism today,first explaining the importance of ethics in journalism and then putting a decision-making strategy to work. The text is supplemented by case studies and essays,and two companion websites provide additional materials for educators and a forum for all users to discuss new topics in journalism ethics as they arise.

The book is written to fortify journalism students,but real-life examples of everything from faked photographs to reporting on presidential lies make it valuable to all of us who care about the news.

ANN MARIE LIPINSKI, CURATOR OF THE NIEMAN FOUNDATION AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY AND FORMER EDITOR OF THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE, praised the earlier editions of the book, saying, "The book is superb - the definitive work on journalism ethics and practices. It should be a basic text in every school of journalism."

GENE ROBERTS, FORMER EXECUTIVE EDITOR OF THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER AND FORMER MANAGING EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK TIMES, also praised the book, saying, "At a time when the internet has turned journalism inside out and blown up long-held traditions, the need for media ethics is even more critical. This is the book to help guide students and the rest of us through the revolution."

ALICIA C. SHEPARD, FORMER NPR OMBUDSMAN, also praised the book, saying, "At a time when the internet has turned journalism inside out and blown up long-held traditions, the need for media ethics is even more critical. This is the book to help guide students and the rest of us through the revolution."

The third edition of The Ethical Journalist is a comprehensive examination of current issues in the field of journalism ethics,researched and written by four journalists with experience in both the newsroom and the classroom. It gives students and professionals the tools they need to navigate the challenges of journalism today,first explaining the importance of ethics in journalism and then putting a decision-making strategy to work. The text is supplemented by case studies and essays,and two companion websites provide additional materials for educators and a forum for all users to discuss new topics in journalism ethics as they arise.

Weight: 836g
Dimension: 236 x 188 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119777472