Balance and Bias in Journalism Representation, Regulation and Democracy

This new book addresses a key issue in current debates around journalistic theory and practice. Drawing on his extensive research and teaching experience in this field, Guy Starkey offers a clearly structured, easily accessible discussion of "balance" in the media, and the difficulties inherent in both achieving and measuring it. Providing an analysis of theoretical issues, an exploration of practical considerations, and a review of methods for assessing journalistic output, it will appeal to students of journalism and media studies.

GUY STARKEY is Senior Lecturer in Radio and Programme Leader in Media Production in the School of Arts, Design, Media and Culture, University of Sunderland.

A Question of Balance: Reality and Representation * Balance in Broadcasting: Representation, Regulation and Democracy * Power and Responsibility: the Press, the People and Self-regulation * In the Eye of the Beholder: Audience Perspectives of Balance and Bias * Broadcast Talk and the Printed Word: a Balancing Act * Meditated Imperialism: International Journalism in the Global News Marketplace * Case Studies - Balance and Bias in Practice A Question of Balance: Reality and Representation * Balance in Broadcasting: Representation, Regulation and Democracy * Power and Responsibility: the Press, the People and Self-regulation * In the Eye of the Beholder: Audience Perspectives of Balance and Bias * Broadcast Talk and the Printed Word: a Balancing Act * Meditated Imperialism: International Journalism in the Global News Marketplace * Case Studies - Balance and Bias in Practice