Principles of American Journalism An Introduction 2nd Edition by Stephanie Craft

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• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781138910317
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1138910317

Crafted to engage, inspire, and challenge students while presenting the essentials of the art, Principles of American Journalism introduces readers to the fundamental principles of journalism and its unique role in a democracy. From the First Amendment to social media platforms, the revised and updated edition of this popular textbook offers a thorough exploration of the guiding values of journalism and what sets it apart:

• the profession’s ethical and legal foundations;
• its historical and contemporary tenets;
• the economic landscape of journalism;
• the interplay between journalism and other societal institutions;
• the main issues and obstacles faced by present-day journalists.

Illustrative case studies, exercises, and an interactive companion website promote critical thinking about journalism and its societal role, empowering students to become more conscientious practitioners of journalism and well-informed media consumers.

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