Codes of Ethics

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Codes of Ethics

A Special Issue of the journal of Mass Media Ethics

Communication studies Media studies: journalism Ethics and moral philosophy

Authors: Jay Black, Ralph D. Barney

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Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 30th July 2003

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 1 Mb

ISBN: 9781135590536


Revisiting the topic of ethics codes in the media

This special issue begins by tracing the first 50 years of code writing and code enforcement experiences of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The second article shows how the 2000 Member Code of Ethics assumes professional standing for PRSA members, emphasizes public relations'' advocacy role, and stresses education rather than enforcement as the key to improving industry standards.

Evolution of the Israel Broadcasting Authority's code of ethics

This special issue traces the evolution of the Israel Broadcasting Authority''s (IBA) code of ethics through five permutations between 1972 and 1998 and analyzes how journalistic codes of ethics in the United States wrestle with the matter of leaks.

Cases and Commentaries

The Cases and Commentaries section explores the ethical ramifications of a public relations practitioner''s decision about presenting a false front group of grassroots image as a part of a public relations campaign.

Book reviews

Finally, two book reviews stimulate further thought about entertainment media ethics and ethics in cyberspace.

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