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Aiming to improve students' ethical awareness, Media Ethics provides a solid foundation in the theoretical principles of ethical philosophies. It presents the Potter Box as a framework for uncovering the important steps in moral reasoning for analyzing the cases that follow. Focusing on a wide spectrum of ethical issues facing media practitioners, the cases in the text cover journalism, broadcasting, advertising, public relations and entertainment. The Seventh Edition features new and updated cases and includes more cases focusing on corporations, the World Wide Web and post-September 11 news coverage.
This text investigates the complex intersection of moral philosophy and professional media practice, seeking to provide a structured method for ethical decision-making. The authors, a team of established scholars in communication and ethics, utilize the Potter Box framework to guide students through the systematic analysis of real-world dilemmas. By grounding theoretical concepts in practical application, the book aims to cultivate a rigorous approach to the moral challenges inherent in modern media industries.
What You Will Find
This work is widely regarded as a foundational text in academic media ethics curricula due to its clear pedagogical structure and practical application of theory. The inclusion of diverse case studies ensures that readers are exposed to the multifaceted nature of professional responsibility in the digital age.
Page Count:
336
Publication Date:
2004-10-02
Publisher:
Allyn & Bacon
ISBN-10:
0205418457
ISBN-13:
9780205418459
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