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Ethics of Media

Nick Couldry, Amit Pinchevski, Mirca Madianou (eds.)

Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire; New York: Palgrave Macmillan (2013), xi, 298 pp.

"Ethics of Media reopens the question of media ethics. Taking an exploratory rather than prescriptive approach, an esteemed collection of contributors tackle the diverse areas of moral questioning at work within various broadcasting practices, accommodating the plurality and complexity of present-da ... more

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Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems in the Zimbabwean Media Industry and the Debate on Self-Regulation

Nhamo Anthony Mhiripiri

Journal of African Media Studies, volume 5, issue 3 (2013), pp. 313-336

"On the one hand, there is the Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ), a self-regulatory structure favoured by the privately owned media players. On the other hand, there is the Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) formed under statutory law and whose structure is still not adequate to resolve cases ... more

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Global Media Ethics: Problems and Perspectives

Stephen J. A. Ward (ed.)

Walden, Mass.; Oxford: Wiley Blackwell (2013), 326 pp.

"Through case studies, analysis of emerging practices, and theoretical discussion, a team of leading journalism and communication experts investigate the impact of major global trends on responsible journalism and lead readers to better understand changes in media ethics. Chapters look at how these ... more

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Giving the Public a Say: How News Ombudsmen Ensure Accountability, Build Trust and Add Value to Media Organisations

Karen Rothmyer

Windhoek: Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) (2013), 54 pp.

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Ethics for Media Professionals: Guiding Insights and Principles

Paul Tighe

Philippiniana Sacra, volume 47, issue 140 (2012), pp. 443-454

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Universal Principles of Media Ethics: South African and German Perspectives

Lea-Sophie Borgmann

Global Media Journal - German Edition, volume 2, issue 2 (2012), 19 pp.

"This article attempts to address this field of research in comparing South African and German approaches to the topic of media ethics. Firstly, it outlines theories of universal and specific cultural ethical principles in journalism. Secondly, it shows how the conception of universal ethical princi ... more

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Ethical Practice Guidelines for Community Radio Stations

Jayalakshmi Chittoor

New Delhi: Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) (2012), 37 pp.

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Media Councils in Africa

African Communication Research (St. Augustine University Mwanza), volume 5, issue 2 (2012), pp. 135-260

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Editorial Freedom and Responsibility

African Communication Research (St. Augustine University Mwanza), volume 5, issue 1 (2012), pp. 1-137

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Best Practice Guidebook: Media Accountability and Transparency Across Europe

Media Accountability and Transparency in Europe (MediaAcT) (2012), 41 pp.

"This guidebook collects best practice examples in the field of innovative, web-based media accountability from across Europe. Its aim is to provide media managers with a comprehensive, yet easy-to-use overview over the various formats which have been developed by leading media organizations across ... more

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Social Accountability Status of Community Radios in Nepal

Chakupat, Lalitpur (NP): Association of Community Radio Broadcasters Nepal (ACORAB);United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) (2012), 82, xli pp.

"About half of the community radios have set their Strategic Plan and Annual Budget System in place. Out of eight such institutional documents, the majority of radios have at least six of them and fewer of them are yet to set these frameworks. Radios are found to be socially inclusive. Though there ... more

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Picturing Atrocity: Photography in Crisis

Geoffrey Batchen, Mick Gidley, Nancy K. Miller (eds.)

London: Reaktion Books (2012), 319 pp.

"From the massacre of the Sioux Indians at Wounded Knee to the torture of prisoners at Abu Ghraib, from famine in China to apartheid in South Africa, Picturing Atrocity examines a broad spectrum of photographs. Each of the essays focuses specifically on an iconic image, offering a distinct approach ... more

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U.S. and Finnish Journalists: A Comparative Study of Roles, Responsibilities, and Emotional Reactions to School Shootings

Klas Backholm, Marguerite Moritz, Kaj Björkqvist

In: School Shootings: Mediatized Violence in a Global Age

Glenn W. Muschert; Johanna Sumiala (eds.)

Leeds: Emerald Publishing (2012), pp. 141-160

"In the chapter, journalistic work ethics on the scene during school shootings and journalists’ psychological stress reactions after such work is studied. Approach: Findings are based on several qualitative studies carried out separately at different time periods, spanning over a decade. Included ... more

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Ethics of Citizen Journalism Sites

Jessica Roberts, Linda Steiner

In: Digital Ethics: Research and Practice

Don Heider; Adrienne L. Massanari (eds.)

New York et al.: Peter Lang (2012), pp. 80-98

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The Challenges of Journalism Ethics in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Vicky Elongo Lukulunga

African Journalism Studies, volume 33, issue 3 (2012), pp. 60-73

"This article pinpoints the various obstacles that prevent the emergence of genuine media pluralism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and aims to clarify the sense and/or senselessness of journalistic practices across the Congolese media landscape. The contrast between norms and actual practi ... more

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Journalists and the Rule of Law

Levi Obonyo, Erneo Nyamboga

Nairobi: International Commission of Jurists, Kenya Section;Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) (2011), iv, 102 pp.

"The book is particularly commendable for providing a one-stop for relevant sections of media laws and for providing essential legal tips including explanations of various legal terms. Its treatment of ethical issues in media practice is a plus. The book strikes a commendable balance of Law and Ethi ... more

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All the Sides of Censorship: Online Media Accountability Practices in Pre-Revolutionary Tunisia

Riadh Ferjani

Tampere: University of Tampere, Journalism Research and Development Centre (2011), 22 pp.

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Media Accountability Practices Online in Syria: An Indicator for Changing Perceptions of Journalism

Judith Pies, Philip Madanat

Tampere: University of Tampere, Journalism Research and Development Centre (2011), 24 pp.

"Media Accountability in Syria is more a question of re-defining the role of media in society than working on transparency practices or establishing self-regulation. This is due to strong state control and the mobilisation role mass media has been playing in Syria for decades. Before opening its med ... ia market for private publications in 2001 Syrian media was controlled either by the state or the ruling Baath party. Media accountability institutions like press councils or ombudspersons were simply not necessary in this concept of media and therefore do not exist. The only professional organisation, the Syrian Journalists Syndicate, did not act as a representative of independent journalists but as a representative of the regime. Additionally, as all journalists and media outlets had to work for more or less the same purpose, norms for guiding individual or organisational decisions – such as a code of ethics – were superfluous. Although these conditions still persist in major parts of the media field, news websites have particularly contributed to a shift in society’s perception of the role of media by paving the way for media accountability practices in the field of responsiveness. Even though instruments for responsiveness might be part of an economic strategy of news websites to enter and survive the news media field, news websites have introduced an audience oriented journalism approach by providing collaborative story writing or possibilities for the audience to comment on news. This is a fundamental change in role perception as mobilising media was merely meant to serve the Baath elite and its ideas. Thus, the audience as a neglected actor of accountability seems to have entered the field. In addition, news websites have added new topics to the traditional news agenda by taking the audience into account, and thus have contributed to holding the media accountable for aspects the old media does not cover. Thus, at least in some cases, media has played the role of being a watchdog over political decisions, which role media has never previously adopted. have particularly contributed to a shift in society’s perception of the role of media by paving the way for media accountability practices in the field of responsiveness. Even though instruments for responsiveness might be part of an economic strategy of news websites to enter and survive the news media field, news websites have introduced an audience oriented journalism approach by providing collaborative story writing or possibilities for the audience to comment on news. This is a fundamental change in role perception as mobilising media was merely meant to serve the Baath elite and its ideas. Thus, the audience as a neglected actor of accountability seems to have entered the field." (Summary) more

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New Media – Old Problems: Online Practices of Media Accountability in Lebanon

Judith Pies, Philip Madanat, Christine Elsaeßer

Tampere: University of Tampere, Journalism Research and Development Centre (2011), 23 pp.

"Lebanon’s media has been envied for its press freedom and high quality by many Arabs from the region for decades. After 15 years of civil war the media had quickly started to flourish again. Yet, internal and external observers have been concerned about the close links between the media and polit ... more

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Beyond State Regulation: How Online Practices Contribute to Holding the Media Accountable in Jordan

Judith Pies, Philip Madanat

Tampere: University of Tampere, Journalism Research and Development Centre (2011), 41 pp.

"Holding the news media accountable has traditionally been a task of the state in Jordan. Media laws and regulations are numerous and do not leave too much space for self-regulatory practices on a national basis. The Jordan Press Association (JPA) is the core of so-called established media accountab ... more