{"title":"Lee Wilkins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLee Wilkins\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful works that delve deeply into the field of media ethics, exploring the complex relationship between journalism, society, and moral responsibility. Readers will find a thoughtful examination of the principles guiding ethical decision-making in media practice, ideal for students and professionals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on critical thinking and real-world application, Wilkins’ books contribute to the broader conversation on integrity and accountability in contemporary media. This collection is an essential resource for those interested in media studies, communication ethics, and the evolving challenges of the digital age.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"media-ethics-by-chad-painter-9781538167144","title":"Media Ethics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINNER 2026 McGuffey Longevity Award - Textbook \u0026amp; Academic Authors Association\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMedia Ethics\u003c\/em\u003e, now in its eleventh edition, centres on the most pressing media ethics issues, including the coverage of the 2024 elections and the rise of AI. It empowers students to make ethical decisions in an increasingly complex environment by providing practical ethical theory applicable across the media curriculum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing twenty-three new cases, \u003cem\u003eMedia Ethics\u003c\/em\u003e delves into contemporary events such as the Israel-Hamas war, AI-generated authors, privacy issues for underage influencers, Fox News election fraud claims, social media whistleblowers, threats to student-run media outlets, instances of police posing as journalists, the Bud Light transgender ad uproar, the use of generative AI in advertising, the publication of graphic war images (with a special focus on the Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Hamas wars), deep fakes in sexually explicit media, the impact of Taylor Swift on the NFL, and video games that require in-game purchases to win, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEach case includes pedagogical questions that expand beyond the specifics to address larger issues suggested by the case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChapters cover areas such as social justice, media and democracy, and loyalty, discussing all types of media rather than segmenting by medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn introductory chapter in moral philosophy begins the text, while a final chapter on moral development concludes it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe text addresses the implications of digital content across multiple media industries and platforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnline material for students and instructors includes all cases from previous editions, lecture slides, essay questions, and suggested classroom activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463598325996,"sku":"9781538167144","price":142.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781538167144-media-ethics.jpg?v=1775035022"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lee-wilkins.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}