Journalism Today: Trends, Ethics & Laws

In the age of science and technology (better say age of information technology), across all mediums –print, television, radio and the Internet –the news media share public misgivings about their watchdog role. The overall quality of news coverage –including issues ranging from decreased accuracy to increased sensationalism –remains the manor problem area in journalism today, according to the press. But its relative seriousness has plummeted compared to the credibility loss with the public. While the news media appreciate the utility of new technologies in their work, they are mixed in their views of the journalism is practiced in these new mediums. Further, news media are also concerned that pressure to attract audience is pushing their industry too far in the direction of ‘infotainment’. And journalists feel the need to entertain people as opposed to the need to inform them. As is obvious from the title, the present book provides a vivid account of trends, ethics, laws and miscellaneous issues in the field 0f journalism today.