Between the nation and the profession: journalists as members of contradicting communities

In the overall research about the factors shaping news coverage there is a growing interest, especially since the Gulf War and after Sep 11, 2001, in the study of journalists' work during times of crisis like wars or terrorist attacks. The main fear is the abandonment of journalistic norms and...

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Published in:Media, culture & society culture & society, 2005-01, Vol.27 (1), p.131-141
Main Authors: Zandberg, Eyal, Neiger, Motti
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cultural studies
Ethics
Israel-Arab wars, 1967
Journalists
Loyalty
Media coverage
Media studies
Nation
News
News media
Press coverage
Terrorism
War
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Summary:In the overall research about the factors shaping news coverage there is a growing interest, especially since the Gulf War and after Sep 11, 2001, in the study of journalists' work during times of crisis like wars or terrorist attacks. The main fear is the abandonment of journalistic norms and values such as the search for neutrality, factuality and objectivity, in favor of patriotic loyalty.
ISSN:0163-4437
1460-3675
DOI:10.1177/0163443705049073