Ethics and Journalism

Sanders (ethics and political communication, U. of Sheffield, UK) provides a trenchant analysis of the diverse issues touching on journalistic ethics, particularly in the UK. The text and its argument are clearly presented, making this useful reading for the undergraduate course. Initial chapters describe the philosophy of ethics, its applications in journalism, and the standards and history of journalism. Other topics include conflicts of interest, self- regulation, codes of conduct, and definitions of social responsibility. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR