THE HANDBOOK OF MASS MEDIA ETHICS
The Handbook of Mass Media Ethics brings together the intellectual history of mass media
ethics over the past 25 years. The chapters included summarize existing research and thinking
in the fi eld, as well as setting agenda items for future research that is grounded in both
philosophy and the social sciences. Each chapter includes a section that summarizes current
understanding and research, and contributions come from many of the best minds in the fi eld,
including international scholars. Many have worked as journalists, public relations professionals,
or advertising practitioners.
The volume’s coverage provides:
• Foundations set out to defi ne the boundaries of the intellectual work that follows
• Professional practices that cross many professional boundaries
• Concrete issues, such as privacy and justice
• Institutional perspectives
Key features of the Handbook include:
• Up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of media ethics, one of the hottest topics in the
media community
• “One-stop shopping” for historical and current research in media ethics
• Experienced, top-tier editors, advisory board, and contributors
Taken in total, The Handbook of Mass Media Ethics provides an examination of the depth and the
breadth of current thinking on media ethics. For students and professionals who seek to understand
and do the best work possible, this book will provide both insight and direction. Readers wanting
to learn what scholars believe they know will fi nd in this book a good grounding from which to
begin more in-depth and individualized explorations, and the extensive bibliographies for each
chapter will aid that process. Standing apart in its comprehensive coverage, the Handbook is
required reading for scholars, graduate students, and researchers in media, mass communication,
journalism, ethics, and related areas.
Lee Wilkins is the editor of the Journal of Mass Media Ethics and a member of the radiotelevision
faculty at the University of Missouri School of Journalism. She holds a joint appointment
in the Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs.
Clifford G. Christians is the Charles H. Sandage Distinguished Professor and a Research Professor
of Communications at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He holds joint appointments
as a Professor of Journalism and a Professor of Media Studies.
ethics over the past 25 years. The chapters included summarize existing research and thinking
in the fi eld, as well as setting agenda items for future research that is grounded in both
philosophy and the social sciences. Each chapter includes a section that summarizes current
understanding and research, and contributions come from many of the best minds in the fi eld,
including international scholars. Many have worked as journalists, public relations professionals,
or advertising practitioners.
The volume’s coverage provides:
• Foundations set out to defi ne the boundaries of the intellectual work that follows
• Professional practices that cross many professional boundaries
• Concrete issues, such as privacy and justice
• Institutional perspectives
Key features of the Handbook include:
• Up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of media ethics, one of the hottest topics in the
media community
• “One-stop shopping” for historical and current research in media ethics
• Experienced, top-tier editors, advisory board, and contributors
Taken in total, The Handbook of Mass Media Ethics provides an examination of the depth and the
breadth of current thinking on media ethics. For students and professionals who seek to understand
and do the best work possible, this book will provide both insight and direction. Readers wanting
to learn what scholars believe they know will fi nd in this book a good grounding from which to
begin more in-depth and individualized explorations, and the extensive bibliographies for each
chapter will aid that process. Standing apart in its comprehensive coverage, the Handbook is
required reading for scholars, graduate students, and researchers in media, mass communication,
journalism, ethics, and related areas.
Lee Wilkins is the editor of the Journal of Mass Media Ethics and a member of the radiotelevision
faculty at the University of Missouri School of Journalism. She holds a joint appointment
in the Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs.
Clifford G. Christians is the Charles H. Sandage Distinguished Professor and a Research Professor
of Communications at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He holds joint appointments
as a Professor of Journalism and a Professor of Media Studies.