Can we talk about the news media without proclaiming journalism
either our savior or the source of all evil? It is not easy to do
so, but it gets easier if we put the problems and prospects of
journalism in historical and comparative perspective, view them
with a sociological knowledge of how newsmaking operates, and see
them in a political context that examines how political
institutions shape news as well as how news shapes political
attitudes and institutions. Adopting this approach, Michael
Schudson examines news and news institutions in relation to
democratic theory and practice, in relation to the economic crisis
that affects so many news organizations today and in relation to
recent discussions of "fake news." In contrast to those who suggest
that journalism has had its day, Schudson argues that journalism
has become more important than ever for liberal democracies as the
keystone institution in a web of accountability for a governmental
system that invites public attention, public monitoring and public
participation. For the public to be swayed from positions people
have already staked out, and for government officials to respond to
charges that they have behaved corruptly or unconstitutionally or
simply rashly and unwisely, the source of information has to come
from organizations that hold themselves to the highest standards of
verification, fact-checking, and independent and original research,
and that is exactly what professional journalism aspires to do.
This timely and important defense of journalism will be of great
value to anyone concerned about the future of news and of
democracy.
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