Groping for Ethics in Journalism [Hardcover]

Ron F. Smith (Author), H. Eugene Groping for Ethics in Journalism Goodwin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1999 | ISBN-10: 0813813190 | ISBN-13: 978-0813813196 | Edition: 4th

This edition updates the reader on the declining state of ethics in American journalism. It evaluates the rights and wrongs of journalistic behaviour and suggests ways journalists should improve their ethics. The book argues for greater compassion in dealing with human situations in the news.

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The reputation of journalists is continually being questioned. Nearly every public opinion poll shows that people have lost respect for journalists and lost faith in the news media. In this fully updated and expanded 5th edition of Groping for Ethics in Journalism, author Ron F. Smith offers solutions for the ethical dilemmas facing journalists. Smith has added more photos, case studies, and student assignments to make this timeless standard even more compelling.

Journalism students, scholars, faculty and professionals will profit immensely from the tough issues this text addresses. An all-new philosophy of ethics chapter has been added, examining the teachings of classical and modern philosophy and their influence on ethical conduct today.

Chapter-ending “Improving the Profession” discussions address how journalists can ask tough questions yet show compassion. Issues covered in this edition come from all areas of the media print, broadcast, and Internet.

Expanded discussion in this edition covers:

Critics of the media

Journalism and truth in the postmodern era

Photo manipulation and ethics

Undercover reporting

The climate of corporate news ownership

Groping for Ethics in Journalism, 5th Edition maintains this book’s standing as the finest foundation text for studying journalism ethics

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About the Author

Ron F. Smith is a professor of journalism at the University of Central Florida, Orlando. He teaches editing, newspaper design, online journalism and mass media ethics. Professor Smith has worked for newspapers in Indiana, Ohio and Florida. His journalistic experience includes stints as a police and court reporter, sports copy editor, wire editor and news editor --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 374 pages
• Publisher: Iowa State Pr; 4th edition (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813813190
• ISBN-13: 978-0813813196
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,370,692 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars For journalism students, faculty, and professionals, November 6, 2003

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This review is from: Groping for Ethics in Journalism (Hardcover)

Now in its fifth edition, Groping For Ethics In Journalism by Ron F. Smith (Professor of Journalism, University of Central Florida - Orlando) is a scholarly, thoughtful, and thought-provoking exploration of diverse and complex issues affecting the practice of professional journalism today. Intended for journalism students, faculty, and professionals, Groping For Ethics In Journalism covers such matters as objectivity, corrections, the very real issue of faking the news, financial concerns and other conflicts of interest, issues of privacy, the government's eye, and much more. No university level Journalism Studies collection can be considered complete or up-to-date without the inclusion of Professor Smith's Groping For Ethics In Journalism.

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Book for Journalism students, September 13, 2007

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This review is from: Groping for Ethics in Journalism (Hardcover)

Required book for class, more aimed towards journalism students. Otherwise, very good and full of good knowledge.