{"title":"Jon Allsop","description":"\u003cp\u003eJon Allsop's works delve into the evolving nature and purpose of journalism, offering insightful reflections on its role in contemporary society. Readers can expect thoughtful analyses that challenge conventional perspectives within the media landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, these books provide a critical foundation for understanding journalism’s impact and significance, making them essential reading for students, educators, and anyone interested in media ethics and communication.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-is-journalism-for-by-jon-allsop-9781529238556","title":"What Is Journalism For?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is at stake when journalism is threatened? Does society still need journalists?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJournalism 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 is more urgent than ever to ask what \u003cem\u003ejournalism is for\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47384211685612,"sku":"9781529238556","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12807283482732.jpg?v=1773402963"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jon-allsop.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}