Maras, Steven

Objectivity in journalism / Steven Maras. - Cambridge : Malden : Polity Press, 2013. - xii, 260 p. 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 230-253) and index.

Why and when did journalistic objectivity arise? -- What are the main objections to journalistic objectivity? -- Why is there so much dispute over 'the facts'? -- What are the grounds on which journalistic objectivity has been defended? -- Is objectivity a passive or active process? -- Can objectivity coexist with politidal or ethical commitment? -- Is objectivity changing in an era of 24/7 news and on-line journalism? -- Is objectivity a universal journalistic norm?

9780745647357 (pbk.)


Journalism--Objectivity.

070.4 / MAR/O