Normative theories of the media :  journalism in democratic societies / 
spine title :  Normative theories of the media. 
Clifford G. Christians [and four others]. 
 - xi, 275 pages :  illustrations ;  24 cm. 
 - The history of communication. .
 - History of communication. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Introduction. Beyond Four theories of the press -- Theory. Evolution of normative traditions -- Characteristics of normative theory -- Democracy. The principles and practice of democracy -- Roles of news media in democracy -- Roles. The monitorial role -- The facilitative role -- The radical role -- The collaborative role -- Prospects -- Media roles under challenge. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780252034237 0252034236 9780252076183  Hadiah 0252076184 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Journalism--Political aspects.<br/>Journalism--Social aspects.<br/>Democracy.<br/>Press and politics.<br/>Freedom of the press.