Press and Media : The Global Dimensions

Contents: Preface. 1. Newspapers and the process of choice. 2. Journalistic freedom and ethics of choice. 3. News values and reporters\' dilemma. 4. Merits and drawbacks of full crime reporting. 5. Newspaper readership: surveys and polls. 6. Government and the media. 7. World press: focus and direction. 8. Journalism and challenge of change. 9. Media in Russian context. 10. Press and journalism in Asia and Pacific. 11. Minority press and democratic dynamics: a profile of Urdu Press in India. 12. American press: new challenges. 13. Home of printed word: press in Germany. 14. Note on functions of the press. 15. Management and structure of Japanese newspapers. Appendices: 1. A brief note on origin of Hindi Press. 2. Beginning and growth of the Marathi Press. 3. A note on economy and press. Index.

"Newspapers and journals have proved that satellite television and the telecommunications revolution have actually substantiated and reinforced the permanence of the printed word. The present publication serves to profile the international perspectives of the press and the media in a rapidly changing world. This book will serve as valuable additional reading for both students and scribes, mass media professionals as well as journalists."