Examines the new pressures brought to bear on journalism by technology and changing audience habits. This book offers a new framework for making critical moral choices, as well as case studies that reinforce the concepts and principles rising to prominence in 21st century communication.

A major new statement on the role of journalism in democracy from one of media and communication's leading thinkers. This textbook is the perfect answer to the how and why of journalism. It is crucial reading for any student of media studies, communication studies and journalism.

An essential guide to both the theory and practice of online journalism. Accompanied by an author-hosted companion website and with QR codes throughout linking to multimedia resources, this is a much needed core textbook for all undergraduate journalism students.