Ethical Journalism: Adopting the Ethics of Care

Makes the case for journalists and media organizations to adopt a more demanding ethical standard known as the ethics of care in order to address major societal afflictions through the news media. Outlines how this new form of ethics can be adopted by journalists and how it can complement, rather than displace, existing codes, paying particular attention to the role of non-profit media organizations. An insightful practical guide for journalism students and professionals seeking to understand the necessary revisions, adaptations, evolutions that need to take place in journalism ethics to meet the needs of the 21st century.