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Balance and Bias in Journalism: Representation, Regulation and Democracy

Paperback by Starkey, Guy (School of Arts, Design, Media & Culture, Sunderland)

Balance and Bias in Journalism: Representation, Regulation and Democracy

£37.99

ISBN:
9781403992499
Publication Date:
6 Oct 2006
Language:
English
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:
Red Globe Press
Pages:
208 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 13 - 18 Aug 2026
Balance and Bias in Journalism: Representation, Regulation and Democracy

Description

Guy Starkey offers a clearly structured discussion of 'balance' in the media, and the difficulties inherent in both achieving and measuring it. Providing an analysis of theoretical issues, an exploration of practical considerations and a review of methods for assessing journalistic output, it will appeal to students of journalism and media studies.

Contents

Introduction A Question of Balance: Reality and Representation Balance in Broadcasting: Representation and Regulation Power and Responsibility: The Press, the People and Self-regulation In the Eye of the Beholder: Audience Perspectives of Balance and Bias Broadcast Talk and the Printed Word: A Balancing Act Meditated Imperialism: International Journalism in the Global News Marketplace Case Studies Balance and Bias in Practice.

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