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Recognising that freedom of speech is a basic element of a democratic society and that free and independent mass media are among the most important institutions in a democratic society. The chapters included summarize existing research and thinking in the field, as well as setting agenda items for future research that is grounded in both philosophy and the social sciences. This outstanding journal is devoted to stimulating and contributing to reasoned discussions of mass media ethics and morality among academic and professional groups in the. It is the only journal in the discipline from asia and india listed in many leading indexing platforms.
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