{"title":"Michael Schudson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Schudson\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the field of journalism, addressing its significance and evolving role in society. His works delve into the principles and practices that shape journalistic integrity and its impact on public discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analyses grounded in education and reference, reflecting on why journalism continues to matter in contemporary times. His books provide valuable perspectives for those interested in media, communication, and the social responsibilities of the press.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"journalism-by-michael-schudson-9781509538553","title":"Journalism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the criticisms that have been levelled at news organisations in recent years and the many difficulties they face, journalism matters. It matters, argues Schudson, because it orients people daily in the complex and changing worlds in which they live. It matters because it offers a fact-centred, documented approach to pertinent public issues. It matters because it keeps watch on the powerful, especially those in government, and can press upon them unpleasant truths to which they must respond. Corruption is stemmed, unwise initiatives stopped, public danger averted because of what journalists do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJournalism\u003c\/em\u003e challenges journalists to think hard about what they really do. It challenges sceptical news audiences to be mindful not only of media bias but also of their own biases and how these can distort their perception. And it holds out hope that journalism will be for years to come a path for ambitious, curious young people who love words or pictures or numbers and want to use them to improve the public conversation in familiar ways or in ways yet to be imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424435093740,"sku":"9781509538553","price":23.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509538553.jpg?v=1774768475"},{"product_id":"why-journalism-still-matters-by-michael-schudson-9781509528059","title":"Why Journalism Still Matters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan we talk about the news media without proclaiming journalism either our saviour or the source of all evil? It is not easy to do so, but it gets easier if we put the problems and prospects of journalism in historical and comparative perspective, view them with a sociological knowledge of how newsmaking operates, and see them in a political context that examines how political institutions shape news as well as how news shapes political attitudes and institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdopting this approach, Michael Schudson examines news and news institutions in relation to democratic theory and practice, in relation to the economic crisis that affects so many news organisations today, and in relation to recent discussions of \u003cem\u003efake news\u003c\/em\u003e. In contrast to those who suggest that journalism has had its day, Schudson argues that journalism has become more important than ever for liberal democracies as the keystone institution in a web of accountability for a governmental system that invites public attention, public monitoring, and public participation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the public to be swayed from positions people have already staked out, and for government officials to respond to charges that they have behaved corruptly or unconstitutionally or simply rashly and unwisely, the source of information has to come from organisations that hold themselves to the highest standards of verification, fact-checking, and independent and original research, and that is exactly what professional journalism aspires to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis timely and important defence of journalism will be of great value to anyone concerned about the future of news and of democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461784289516,"sku":"9781509528059","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509528059-why-journalism-still-matters.jpg?v=1774977437"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/michael-schudson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}