Handbook of Research on Combating Threats to Media Freedom and Journalist Safety
Hershey, PA: IGI Global (2019), xxx, 408 pp.
Contains bibliogr. pp. 347-398, index
Institution of author: Khalifa University of Science & Technolgy
"The Handbook of Research on Combating Threats to Media Freedom and Journalist Safety is an essential reference source that evaluates how diverse threats impact on journalists wellbeing, their right to freedom of expression, and overall media freedoms in various contexts and assesses inadequacies in national security policies, planning, and coordination relating to the safety of journalists in different countries. Featuring research on topics such as freedom of the press, professional journalism, and media security, this book is ideally designed for journalists, news writers, editors, columnists, press, broadcasters, newscasters, government officials, lawmakers, diplomats, international relations officers, law enforcement, industry professionals, academicians, researchers, and students." (Abstract)
SECTION 1: THREATS TO MEDIA FREEDOM AND THE SAFETY OF JOURNALISTS IN SOUTH EAST ASIAN AND SOUTH ASIAN COUNTRIES
1 Digital Threats and Attacks on the Philippine Alternative Press: Range, Responses, and Remedies / Ramon R. Tuazon, Therese Patricia San Diego Torres, 1
2 Shooting the Messenger, Slowly, but Surely: A Review of Imminent Threats to Freedom of Media and Journalistic Integrity in India / Prabhjot Sohal, 23
3 What Compels Journalists to Take a Step Back? Contextualizing the Media Laws and Policies of Bangladesh / Janina Islam Abir, Tanbir Farhad Shamim, 38
4 Combating Bullets With a Pen: The Importance of Free Media and the Safety of Journalists for Building a Public Sphere for Democracy in Pakistan / Fahad Mahmood, 54
5 Practices of Self-Censorship Among Nepali Journalists / Samiksha Koirala, 72
6 What Dampen the Indonesian Journalists' Freedom and Safety in the Post-Soeharto New Order? / Gilang Desti Parahita, Nyarwi Ahmad, 83
7 The Risks and Challenges for Professional Journalism in the Digital Age: A Malaysian Perspective / Siti Nor Amalina Ahmad Tajuddin, Roslan Ali, 106
8 The Rise of Secular Nationalist and Islamic-Based Populist Communication Strategies: New Threats to Indonesian Media and Journalists' Freedom / Nyarwi Ahmad, 124
SECTION 2: THREATS TO MEDIA FREEDOM AND THE SAFETY OF JOURNALISTS IN EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN AND AFRICAN COUNTRIES
9 A Review on the Safety of Journalists in Turkey: A Victims' Rights Perspective / Bora Ataman, Baris Çoban, Özlem Erkmen, 148
10 Making Sense of Journalists' Safety and Media Freedom in Egypt Between Different Types of Threats and the Ruling Legislative Context: Multi-Analytical study / Nermeen Nabil Alazrak, 172
11 The Role of Ghanaian News Media Organisations in Countering Threats to Media Freedom and Journalists' Safety / Gifty Appiah-Adjei, 186
12 Silencing the Media and Chaining the Watchdog: Threats to Journalist Safety During Elections in Nigeria / Adamkolo Mohammed Ibrahim, Umaru A. Pate, Abdulsamad Muhammad Usman, 214
13 Threats to Media Freedom and the Safety of Journalists in Nigeria / Umaru A. Pate, Sharafa Dauda, 241
14 Types and Sources of Threats to Media Freedom in Uganda / Florence Namasinga Seines, Gerald Walulya, 257
SECTION 3: THREATS TO MEDIA FREEDOM AND THE SAFETY OF JOURNALISTS IN NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA
15 Journalism in Violent Times: Mexican Journalists' Responses to Threats and Aggressions / Ruben Arnoldo Gonzalez, 278
16 Journalists' Safety and Multifaceted Censorship in Colombia / Yennue Zarate Valderrama, 298
17 The Pitfalls and Perils of Being a Digital Journalist in Venezuela / Mariateresa Garrido, 319
Conclusion, 338
1 Digital Threats and Attacks on the Philippine Alternative Press: Range, Responses, and Remedies / Ramon R. Tuazon, Therese Patricia San Diego Torres, 1
2 Shooting the Messenger, Slowly, but Surely: A Review of Imminent Threats to Freedom of Media and Journalistic Integrity in India / Prabhjot Sohal, 23
3 What Compels Journalists to Take a Step Back? Contextualizing the Media Laws and Policies of Bangladesh / Janina Islam Abir, Tanbir Farhad Shamim, 38
4 Combating Bullets With a Pen: The Importance of Free Media and the Safety of Journalists for Building a Public Sphere for Democracy in Pakistan / Fahad Mahmood, 54
5 Practices of Self-Censorship Among Nepali Journalists / Samiksha Koirala, 72
6 What Dampen the Indonesian Journalists' Freedom and Safety in the Post-Soeharto New Order? / Gilang Desti Parahita, Nyarwi Ahmad, 83
7 The Risks and Challenges for Professional Journalism in the Digital Age: A Malaysian Perspective / Siti Nor Amalina Ahmad Tajuddin, Roslan Ali, 106
8 The Rise of Secular Nationalist and Islamic-Based Populist Communication Strategies: New Threats to Indonesian Media and Journalists' Freedom / Nyarwi Ahmad, 124
SECTION 2: THREATS TO MEDIA FREEDOM AND THE SAFETY OF JOURNALISTS IN EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN AND AFRICAN COUNTRIES
9 A Review on the Safety of Journalists in Turkey: A Victims' Rights Perspective / Bora Ataman, Baris Çoban, Özlem Erkmen, 148
10 Making Sense of Journalists' Safety and Media Freedom in Egypt Between Different Types of Threats and the Ruling Legislative Context: Multi-Analytical study / Nermeen Nabil Alazrak, 172
11 The Role of Ghanaian News Media Organisations in Countering Threats to Media Freedom and Journalists' Safety / Gifty Appiah-Adjei, 186
12 Silencing the Media and Chaining the Watchdog: Threats to Journalist Safety During Elections in Nigeria / Adamkolo Mohammed Ibrahim, Umaru A. Pate, Abdulsamad Muhammad Usman, 214
13 Threats to Media Freedom and the Safety of Journalists in Nigeria / Umaru A. Pate, Sharafa Dauda, 241
14 Types and Sources of Threats to Media Freedom in Uganda / Florence Namasinga Seines, Gerald Walulya, 257
SECTION 3: THREATS TO MEDIA FREEDOM AND THE SAFETY OF JOURNALISTS IN NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA
15 Journalism in Violent Times: Mexican Journalists' Responses to Threats and Aggressions / Ruben Arnoldo Gonzalez, 278
16 Journalists' Safety and Multifaceted Censorship in Colombia / Yennue Zarate Valderrama, 298
17 The Pitfalls and Perils of Being a Digital Journalist in Venezuela / Mariateresa Garrido, 319
Conclusion, 338
