Research Handbook on Media Ethics

This comprehensive Research Handbook explores pressing ethical challenges in contemporary media landscapes. Analysing global and cross-cultural perspectives, it provides a comprehensive overview of key theories and debates in media ethics, with a particular focus on public communication and journalism.Leading scholars examine foundational concepts such as freedom of expression, misinformation and global journalism ethics. They further assess specific journalistic fields such as war reporting, visual communication and financial journalism to highlight the ethical dilemmas professionals face in practice. The Research Handbook outlines critical perspectives on communicational responsibility, hate speech and emerging challenges related to artificial intelligence. Featuring both conceptual reflections and empirical perspectives, this Handbook provides a timely and informed contribution to ongoing discussions surrounding ethical media practices.Scholars and students in media, communications, and journalism studies will greatly benefit from this perceptive Research Handbook. Given its practical focus, it is also a valuable read for journalism professionals and educators, as well as policy makers and media regulators seeking to understand the systems that shape public communication.