Media and Communication Ethics

Ethics concerns principles of right and wrong behaviour. Ethics in communication applies to various settings: interpersonal relations, organizational life, mass media, computer-mediated communication, etc. This book provides a valuable synthesis of key perspectives in communication ethics. It focuses on the skills necessary for communicating effectively in this age if information. Understanding the consequences of decisions, being accountable for actions, and communicating truthfully, codes of ethics, ethical issues on the internet, and confidential communications etc., are emphasized. Besides students and professionals of communication studies, the book will also be valuable to those who want to communicate effectively.