"[...] the past sixty years have seen a rise of journalistic practices that purport to cover the news beyond the typical problem-based narrative. These genres of journalistic reporting are not positive news or fluff reporting: They are rigorous reporting philosophies and practices that share a commo
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n goal—reporting beyond the problem-based narrative, thereby exemplifying a commitment to the social responsibility theory of the press, which asserts that journalists have a duty to consider society’s best interests. However, there is little academic or professional understanding of these journalistic approaches. As such, this book provides an in-depth examination of socially-responsible news reporting practices, such as constructive journalism, solutions journalism, and peace journalism. Each chapter focuses on one reporting form, defining it and detailing its evolution and status among scholars and practitioners, as well as discussing its known effects and future direction. This edited volume is the first academic book published on these forms of reporting in the United States. It provides a comprehensive resource that explores the theoretical underpinnings of these journalistic genres that grounds these approaches and allows for a coherent line of research to follow as these approaches evolve." (Publisher description)
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"La FIJ mène depuis de nombreuses années une campagne pour le renforcement de la sécurité et pour la défense des journalistes autochtones et des freelances, car ce sont eux qui sont exposés aux risques les plus importants et qui bénéficient du moins de protection. Les choses commencent à bo
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uger avec la création de l'International News Safety Institute (voir pages 103-105). Le présent ouvrage s'inscrit dans ce processus. Il collecte les expériences de ceux qui ont couvert et filmé les événements dans des environnements hostiles et tente d'en tirer les leçons afin de sauver des vies. Mais la sécurité, ce n'est pas seulement éviter les balles. C'est aussi créer une culture de conscientisation des risques sous tous les aspects du journalisme, qu'il soit de guerre, d'investigation ou de rue. Nous avons voulu mettre en exergue les besoins des journalistes locaux, mais une grande partie des informations disponibles provient de correspondants internationaux et des cours de formation conçus pour les géants des médias électroniques. La FIJ utilisera le présent ouvrage pour diffuser le message de la sécurité, mais aidera également ses bureaux régionaux à la production de versions locales. La richesse du savoir et de l'expérience des journalistes qui vivent et travaillent sur la ligne de front et qui ont appris survivre tout en faisant leur travail est incommensurable." (Préface, page iv)
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"The IFJ has campaigned for many years for greater safety and for a focus on the in-country journalists and freelances who are at greatest risk and who have the least protection. With the creation of the International News Safety Institute (see pages 103-105), that is beginning to happen. This book
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is part of the process. It takes the experience of those who have reported from and filmed in hostile zones and tries to draw lessons to save lives. But safety is not just an issue when bullets start flying. It is also about creating a culture of risk awareness in all aspects of journalism —whether in war zones, investigative reporting or reporting events from the streets. We have attempted to spotlight the needs of local journalists, but much of the available information comes from international correspondents, and from training courses set up for the giants of the electronic media. The IFJ will use this book to spread the message of safety, but we will also help our regional offices to produce local versions to draw out local experience. There is a wealth of knowledge and experience amongst journalists who live and work on the front line of conflict and who have learned to survive while continuing to do their jobs. Those lessons and that knowledge need to be pooled and the courage and tenacity of those journalists needs to be honoured. This is a small step in that direction, and we dedicate this book to these true heroes of our profession." (Preface by Aidan White)
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