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Contents Preface vii Introduction 1. Beyond Four Theories of the Press 3 Part One: Theory 2. Evolution of Normative Traditions 37 3. Characteristics of Normative Theory 65 Part Two: Democracy 4. The Principles and Practice of Democracy 91 5. Roles of News Media in Democracy 114 Part Three: Roles 6. The Monitorial Role 139 7. The Facilitative Role 158 8. The Radical Role 179 9. The Collaborative Role 196 i-xii_1-284_Chri.indd 5 5/5/09 8:54:24 AM Prospects 10. Media Roles under Challenge 221 References 243 Index 269 i-xii_1-284_Chri.indd 6 5/5/09 8:54:24 AM ...

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