Worlds of Journalism: Journalistic Cultures Around the Globe

Journalists around the world view their roles and responsibilities in society differently, with a landmark study showing a rich diversity of journalistic cultures. The book challenges assumptions of a universal definition of journalism and maps how the practice differs across political, social, and economic contexts. It covers how journalists create and recreate their profession and concludes with a global classification of journalistic cultures.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 448 pages
\n Publication date: 18 June 2019
\n Publisher: Columbia University Press
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Based on a comprehensive study that gathered data from over 27,500 journalists across 67 countries, Worlds of Journalism provides a groundbreaking exploration of how journalists perceive their roles, relationships to society and government, and the essence and significance of their work. This study challenges the notion of a universal definition or concept of journalism, revealing a diverse world characterized by a rich array of journalistic cultures. The book is structured around a series of key questions that delve into editorial autonomy, journalistic ethics, trust in social institutions, and changes within the profession. It offers a detailed account of how journalism practices vary across different political, social, and economic contexts worldwide.

The book delves into the creation and re-creation of journalism as an institution, highlighting how journalists experience their profession in distinct ways while maintaining a commitment to certain fundamental professional norms and practices. It explores the diverse perspectives and orientations found among journalists across different countries and regions, culminating in a global classification of journalistic cultures that reflects the breadth of worldviews and orientations present in diverse nations and regions.

Worlds of Journalism offers an ambitious and comparative global perspective on the state of journalism in a time of economic and political challenges. It sheds light on the diverse ways in which journalists perceive their duties, the relationships they establish with their communities, and the impact they have on shaping public discourse. By providing a comprehensive analysis of the world of journalism, this book contributes to our understanding of the complex and evolving landscape of media and communication.

\n Weight: 684g\n
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 26 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780231186438\n \n