Media Ethics, an Introduction and Overview

This book integrates historical perspectives on media, journalism, and ethics issues and current discussions concerning the functions of the media, relevant ethical and legal frames of reference, and cultural implications. Such topics as editorial responsibility, media and commercialisation, and practical journalistic work are addressed. A teacher's guide is incorporated in the text.

This publication has been compiled by the Nordic-Southern African Development Community (SADC) Journalism Centre in Maputo, Mozambique as it's Journalism Ethics Training Manual. Incorporated in the text is a Teacher's Guide.