Groping for Ethics in Journalism
 

Groping for Ethics in Journalism

by Ron F. Smith

The reputation of journalists is continually being questioned. Nearly every public opinion poll shows that people have lost respect for journalists and lost faith in the news media. In this fully updated and expanded 5th edition of "Groping for Ethics in Journalism", author Ron F. Smith offers solutions for the ethical dilemmas facing journalists. Smith has added more photos, case studies, and... (read more)

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Overview: Amazon Reviews

Good Book for Journalism students
  • Rated 3 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, September 13, 2007
Required book for class, more aimed towards journalism students. Otherwise, very good and full of good knowledge.
For journalism students, faculty, and professionals
  • Rated 5 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, November 6, 2003
Now in its fifth edition, Groping For Ethics In Journalism by Ron F. Smith (Professor of Journalism, University of Central Florida - Orlando) is a scholarly, thoughtful, and thought-provoking exploration of diverse and complex issues affecting the practice of professional journalism today. Intended for journalism students, faculty, and professionals, Groping For Ethics In Journalism covers such matters as objectivity, corrections, the very real issue of faking the news, financial concerns and other conflicts of interest, issues of privacy, the government's eye, and much more. No university level Journalism Studies collection can be considered complete or up-to-date without the inclusion of Professor Smith's Groping For Ethics In Journalism.
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