The Impact of the Media

doi:10.5771/9783374071906

The Impact of the Media

on Character Formation, Ethical Education, and the Communication of Values in Late Modern Pluralistic Societies

Published 2022

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ISBN print: 978-3-374-07189-0
ISBN online: 978-3-374-07190-6
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Abstract

Pluralism has become the defining characteristic of modern societies. Individuals with differing values clamor for equality. Organizations and groups assert particular interests. Social movements flourish and fade. Some see in this clash of principles and aims the potential for a more just human community, while others fear a cultural erosion. Yet beneath this welter stand powerful and pervasive institutions, whose distinctive norms profoundly shape our moral commitments and character. Specialists on media and communication, journalism, television, theologians, economists, sociologists, philosophers and ethicists discuss the many functions and challenges the media pose to the communication and orientation in late modern pluralistic societies. Contributions come from Germany, the UK, France, the USA, South Africa, and Australia.

Schlagworte

communication Values Pluralistic Pluralism journalism economy Education Moral USA Community Journalism Social movements

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1–12 Titelei/Inhaltsverzeichnis 1–12
13–20 Introduction Michael Welker, Jürgen von Hagen Michael Welker, Jürgen von Hagen 13–20
21–22 Part One: Media and Values 21–22
23–46 The Texture of Values in the Media of Media Society: Preliminary Observations Günter Thomas Günter Thomas 23–46
47–48 Part Two: Media, Economics, and Ethics 47–48
49–76 Media Economics: Overview and Recent Developments Jürgen von Hagen, Matthias Vollbracht Jürgen von Hagen, Matthias Vollbracht 49–76
77–104 Clicks, Likes, and Cookies: The Trading of Active and Possible Attention in Media-Saturated Societies Günter Thomas Günter Thomas 77–104
105–118 Are Social Networks Media?: The Problematic Financial Classification as Communication Services Companies Katrin Gülden Le Maire Katrin Gülden Le Maire 105–118
119–120 Part Three: Media, Values, and Crises 119–120
121–136 Datafied Media and the Silent Derangement of Ethics Nick Couldry Nick Couldry 121–136
137–150 Seeing a Crisis Through Media: Narrating the Coronavirus Pandemic in the Early Twenty-First Century Julia Sonnevend, Olivia Steiert Julia Sonnevend, Olivia Steiert 137–150
151–166 Contemporary Media and the Crisis of Values Bert Olivier Bert Olivier 151–166
167–168 Part Four: Ethical Potentials and Problems in Media Communication 167–168
169–178 Why Moral Agency Is Crucial to Mainstream Cinema James Mairata James Mairata 169–178
179–206 Trolls and Bullies: A South African Case Study of Cyber-Misogyny and the Media Lizette Rabe Lizette Rabe 179–206
207–212 “Attitude” Can Damage Attitude When Journalists Abuse Their Power Bodo Hombach Bodo Hombach 207–212
213–216 Contributors 213–216

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