The thoroughly revised fourth edition offers an expansive introduction to the key theoretical frameworks governing the ethics of communication. It seamlessly integrates both classical and contemporary ethical philosophies to explore issues relevant to various professions and sectors within the field. By providing a clear framework for ethical reasoning, this edition empowers readers to cultivate their own perspectives on the criteria for ethical decision-making. It applies ethical theories such as virtue ethics and dialogical ethics across diverse contexts, including interpersonal, organizational, political, social media, and digital communication. Notably, this 4th edition features enhanced coverage of pressing contemporary and non-Western issues, addressing topics like the Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements, the challenge of “fake news,” emerging technologies like “Deepfake” videos, as well as Confucian and Igbo ethics. Additionally, it introduces a new chapter dedicated to the ethics of communicating scientific and medical risks.
This 4th Edition ebook serves as a core textbook for undergraduate courses in Communication and Media Ethics and can also be used as a supplemental resource for field-specific courses in Strategic Communication, Interpersonal Communication, and Public Relations.
Online resources for instructors include sample syllabi, sample assignments, and a test bank for multiple choice and essay questions. / 9781032507798.
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