The reputation of journalists is continually being questioned. Nearly every public opinion poll shows that people have lost respect for journalists and lost faith in the news media. In this fully updated and expanded 5th edition of Groping for Ethics in Journalism, author Ron F. Smith offers solutions for the ethical dilemmas facing journalists. Smith has added more photos, case studies, and student assignments to make this timeless standard even more compelling.Journalism students, scholars, faculty and professionals will profit immensely from the tough issues this text addresses. An all-new philosophy of ethics chapter has been added, examining the teachings of classical and modern philosophy and their influence on ethical conduct today.Chapter-ending Improving the Profession discussions address how journalists can ask tough questions yet show compassion. Issues covered in this edition come from all areas of the media print, broadcast, and Internet.Expanded discussion in this edition covers: Critics of the mediaJournalism and truth in the postmodern eraPhoto manipulation and ethicsUndercover reportingThe climate of corporate news ownershipGroping for Ethics in Journalism, 5th Edition maintains this book 's standing as the finest foundation text for studying journalism ethics

Smith (journalism, U. of Central Florida) presents a fully updated edition of this text for journalism students, scholars, faculty, and professionals. The fifth edition includes a new chapter on the philosophy of ethics, considering the teachings of classical and modern philosophies and their influence on contemporary ethical conduct; section- ending case studies with discussion questions to apply concepts from each section's chapters; and expanded coverage of media critics, journalism and truth in the postmodern era, photo manipulation and ethics, undercover journalism, and corporate news ownership. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Groping for Ethics in Journalism, author Ron F. Smith offers solutions for the ethical dilemmas facing journalists. Smith has added more photos, case studies, and student assignments to make this timeless standard even more compelling. Journalism students, scholars, faculty and professionals will profit immensely from the tough issues the text addresses. An all-new philosophy of ethics chapter has been added, examining the teachings of classical and modern philosophy and their influence on ethical conduct today.

"Groping for Ethics in Journalism, 5th Edition" maintains this book's standing as the finest foundation text for studying journalism ethics.

Principles and guidelines — The search for principles — Accountability — The study of ethics — Telling the truth — Truth and objectivity — Errors and corrections — Diversity — Faking the news — Reporting the news — Reporters and their sources — Privacy — The government watch — Deception — Compassion — Conflicts of interest — The business of news — Journalists and their communities — Freebies and financial concerns.