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Normative Theories of the Media:

Journalism in Democratic Societies
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Using Fred S. Siebert, Theodore Peterson, and Wilbur Schramm's classic Four Theories of the Press as their point of departure, the authors consider what the role of journalism ought to be in a democratic society. They examine the philosophical underpinnings and political realities of journalism, thereby identifying four distinct yet overlapping roles for the media: ''monitorial,'' ''facilitative,'' ''radical,'' and ''collaborative.'' Ultimately they show how these competing paradigms can affect the laws, policies, and public attitudes of a liberal society.
Preface; Introduction: Beyond Four Theories of the Press; Part One: Normative Theory; Chapter 1. Evolution of Normative Traditions; Chapter 2. Characteristics of Normative Theory; Part Two: Democracy; Chapter 3. Principles and Practice of Democracy; Chapter 4. Roles of News Media in Democracy; Part Three: Roles; Chapter 5. Monitorial Role; Chapter 6. Facilitative Role; Chapter 7. Radical Role; Chapter 8. Collaborative Role; Prospects; Conclusion; References
''This long awaited book by a group of the most distinguished scholars of journalism and the media will define the terms of discussion of normative theory for the next generation.'' John C. Nerone, coauthor of The Form of News: A History
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