The Ethical Journalist: Making Responsible Decisions in the Pursuit of News - Tapa dura

"In a new book, written as a text for journalism students, former Philadelphia Inquirer managing editor Gene Foreman draws on half a century of journalism experience to chart a path through the thicket." (Green Bay Press-Gazette, November 2009) "The book provides a foundation in applied ethics in journalism, and examines the subject areas where ethical questions most frequently arise. Many other real-life episodes are cited in the book's narrative to illustrate how journalists have dealt with ethical challenges." (Penn State Live, August 2009)

The Ethical Journalist gives aspiring journalists the tools they need to make responsible professional decisions. * Provides a foundation in applied ethics in journalism* Examines the subject areas where ethical questions most frequently arise in modern practice* Incorporates the views of distinguished print, broadcast and online journalists, exploring such critical issues as race, sex, and the digitalization of news sources* Illustrated with 24 real-life case studies that demonstrate how to think in 'shades of gray' rather than 'black and white'* Includes questions for class discussion and guides for putting important ethical concepts to use in the real world* Accompanying website includes model course schedules, discussion guides, PowerPoint slides, sample quiz and exam questions and links to additional readings online: www.wiley.com/go/foreman