Reinventing Professionalism: Journalism and News in Global Perspective

Professor of Media and Public Affairs Silvio Waisbord examines the notion of professionalism in journalism, arguing that professionalism should be used as a tool of specialization and to control occupational practices. As the current technological, political, and economic climates continue to shake the field of journalism, Waisbord offers a critical assessment of journalistic professionalism in a global context.