Media Ethics

Media Ethics is a branch of applied ethics that systematically examines the moral principles and professional responsibilities governing the creation, dissemination, and regulation of content in mass media, distinguishing itself by its focus on the ethical dilemmas arising from media influence on public discourse, democratic processes, and societal values.

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177.5K

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5.1K

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2017–2026

1.2K

Authors

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  1. CG
    Clifford G. Christians

    University of Illinois System, United States

    20 publications · 834 citations

    16

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  2. HW
    Herman Wasserman

    University of Cape Town, South Africa

    18 publications · 922 citations

    15

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  3. PL
    Patrick Lee Plaisance

    Colorado State University, United States

    14 publications · 1.2K citations

    14

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  4. RJ
    Ryan J. Thomas

    University of Missouri, United States

    13 publications · 566 citations

    13

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  5. SJ
    Stephen J. A. Ward

    University of Salford, United Kingdom

    11 publications · 509 citations

    11

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Venues

  1. Choice Reviews Online

    CRO · 140 publications · 13.9K citations

    56

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  2. Journalism

    120 publications · 5.8K citations

    45

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  3. Journalism Studies

    122 publications · 6.9K citations

    43

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  4. Journal of Mass Media Ethics

    MME · 164 publications · 5.5K citations

    40

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  5. Digital Journalism

    70 publications · 5.8K citations

    36

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