Sports have long played an important role in society. By exploring the evolving link between sporting behaviour and the prevailing ethics of the time this comprehensive and wide-ranging study illumina
In a seamlessly wired world of television, computers, and BlackBerrys, where does ethics fit in? To address that question, Living Ethics calls for a moral convergence to complement the technological o
Arneson shares transcripts of interviews she conducted with nine influential scholars of communication ethics, including Christopher Lyle Johnstone, Sharon L. Bracci, Clifford G. Christians, and Julia
Gambling is more popular than ever, with multi-million dollar poker tournaments on television, gambling themed movies like Rounders gaining in popularity, and casinos opening in just about every stat
The Ethical Journalist discusses a range of ethical questions likely to confront those studying journalism and/or training to become journalists. Building on the reflective and questioning approach o
The Ethical Journalist discusses a range of ethical questions likely to confront those studying journalism and/or training to become journalists. Building on the reflective and questioning approach of
When we accept that advertisers and sponsors dictate athletic schedules, that success in sport is measured by revenue, that athletes’ loyalties lie with their commercial agents instead of teams and th
Bringing together readings on moral panics, this title discusses these models, and includes contributions on the history and intellectual background of the concept. Differences in thinking between Bri
Communication Ethics provides a broad introduction to the ethical nature of communication. The book combines coverage of the major systems of ethical reasoning with lots of applications, including ca
Youth sports aren't just about fun and games anymore. What should be a pleasurable experience is often marred by poor sportsmanship, trash talking, win-at-all-cost attitudes, and, in the worst cases,
Noting that ethics is an inherent aspect of communication, Japp (communication studies, U. of Nebraska) introduces 13 essays examining popular media's role in constructing this dimension and how consu
In this text for undergraduates, Day (Louisiana State University) offers a systematic approach to moral reasoning by combining ethical theory and practice. He covers foundations and principles in thr
Mendina, a librarian at the University of Memphis, and Britz (information science, University of Pretoria, South Africa) present essays on the management of information technology, specifically the In
The term 'moral panic' is frequently applied to sudden eruptions of concern about social problems. This book critically evaluates the usefulness of moral panic models for understanding how politicians
Fair Play in Sport presents a critical re-working of the classic ideal of fair play and explores its practical consequences for competitive sport. By linking general moral principles and practical cas
Award winning New York Times reporter Tom Wicker draws on his own experiences to fashion a compelling narrative that shows students how real reporters make tough ethical decisions. Avoiding rigid
In this timely volume, Joel Rudinow and Anthony Graybosch have gathered together a set of readings that bridge the perceived gap between industrial age information systems--journalism and the mass me
Do you know what your kids are watching on TV or hearing on the radio? While channel surfing, they may come across an episode of Sex and the City, in which the leading ladies light-heartedly compare n
In More Than a Movie, producer and entertainment attorney F. Miguel Valenti presents a compelling argument for the creative community to consider the consequences of its products, from movies to TV t
