Book DescriptionThis text explores the field of media ethics from a South African perspective Grounded in ethical theory, it provides guidelines for individual ethical decision-making to media practitioners and media groups The South African normative context under the previous and present political dispensations is analyzed as are current оещсд contentious issues, such as racism in the media, the plans for media development in South Africa, the reporting of violence and crime, the right to privacy, and the media and advertising Included are rules of procedure and the code of conduct of the Press Ombudsman of South Africa; the constitution, code, and procedures of the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa, and the code of conduct of the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa.  Составитель:2004 г ISBN 0702156574.