Modern Handbook of Media Ethics

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Freedom of the Press and Related Issues. 3. Why Media Ethics? : Concepts and Practices. 4. Media Ethics in Europe. 5. Media Ethics in Africa and Arab World. 6. Media Ethics in American Continent. Appendices. Index.

“Media ethics is the subdivision of applied ethics dealing with the specific ethical principles and standards of media, including broadcast media, film, theatre, the arts, print media and the internet. The field covers many varied and highly controversial topics, ranging from war journalism to Benetton advertising.

Besides giving the text of media ethics in some select countries of the world, we have touched various factors like Right to information, Freedom of Press, Freedom of speech and expression, media accountability, defamation etc.”(Jacket)