The power of journalists
Robinson, Nick, 1963-2018
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Journalism has the vital function to defend and promote truth in public discourse. And yet, at a time when seeking and finding the truth is at a premium, journalism has never been under so much pressure to move away from this critical role into more partial campaigns or commercial public relations exercises. In this book, four of the UK's foremost journalists - Nick Robinson, Barbara Speed, Charlie Beckett and Gary Gibbon - introduce us to the role of the journalist as truth-teller and protector of impartiality as well as interpreter of controversial facts and trusted source of public opinion. The authors draw from their own fieldwork to reflect on the necessity of maintaining an impartial and independent public information service and protecting quality information from the mounting pressure exerted by political parties and the business world.
Main title:
The power of journalists / Nick Robinson, Barbara Speed, Charlie Beckett and Gary Gibbon.
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Imprint:
London : Haus Publishing, 2018.
Collation:
110 pages
ISBN:
9781912208258 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
072
Language:
English
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BRN:
1942346