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PublisherBristol University Press

ISBN-101529238552

ISBN-139781529238556

eBay Product ID (ePID)26070940953

Product Key Features

Number of Pages160 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameWhat Is Journalism For?

Publication Year2025

SubjectPolitical Process / Media & Internet, Journalism, Political

TypeTextbook

AuthorJon Allsop

Subject AreaPolitical Science, Philosophy, Language Arts & Disciplines

SeriesWhat Is It For? Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight6.2 Oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"A veritable feast of Jon Allsop! This great book serves up delicious insights about the nature of journalism and its future." Joel Simon, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY "Jon Allsop acknowledges journalism's flaws yet defends its necessity. Through vivid examples from Myanmar, the US and the UK, he illustrates how journalism's commitment to seeking and sharing truth is more vital than ever - especially amid democratic erosion and technological disruption." Sheila S. Coronel, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, "An excellent book: a must-read for anyone who cares about or is interested in journalism." Steven Barnett, University of Westminster, "A veritable feast of Jon Allsop! This great book serves up delicious insights about the nature of journalism and its future." Joel Simon, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism "Jon Allsop acknowledges journalism's flaws yet defends its necessity. Through vivid examples from Myanmar, the US and the UK, he illustrates how journalism's commitment to seeking and sharing truth is more vital than ever -- especially amid democratic erosion and technological disruption." Sheila S. Coronel, Toni Stabile Professor, Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, "An excellent book: a must-read for anyone who cares about or is interested in journalism.." Steven Barnett, University of Westminster, "Jon Allsop brings his trademark blend of expert knowledge and astute analysis to bear on this pressing topic at a crucial time for the global press and public. If you care about democracy, you'll want to read it." Margaret Sullivan, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism "A powerful call to action for journalists and citizens alike to defend democratic values and protect the vital role of journalism in shaping a just and informed society." Laurent Richard, investigative reporter and founder of Forbidden Stories, "Jon Allsop brings his trademark blend of expert knowledge and astute analysis to bear on this pressing topic at a crucial time for the global press and public. If you care about democracy, you'll want to read it." Margaret Sullivan, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal070.4

SynopsisWhat is at stake when journalism is threatened? Does society still need journalists? Journalism faces multiple threats today all over the world: economic decline, online disinformation, the rise of AI, authoritarian curbs on freedom of the press, and violence against journalists. In such a climate, it's more urgent than ever to ask what journalism is for. Drawing on his experience as a journalist and media commentator, and on interviews with journalists from the US to Myanmar, Jon Allsop examines key concepts that constitute journalism's role: good judgement, concern for truth and critical scrutiny of one or more communities. Along the way, he also considers the relationship between journalism and activism; whether journalists should aspire to change the world and whether they can be seen as champions of democracy.