Broad in scope, yet precise in exposition, the Sixth Edition of this highly acclaimed ethics text has been infused with new insights and updated material. Richard Johannesen and new coauthors Kathleen Valde and Karen Whedbee provide a thorough, comprehensive overview of philosophical perspectives and communication contexts, pinpointing and explicating ethical issues unique to human communication. Chief among the authors objectives are to: provide classic and contemporary perspectives for making ethical judgments about human communication; sensitize communication participants to essential ethical issues in the human communication process; illuminate complexities and challenges involved in making evaluations of communication ethics; and offer ideas for becoming more discerning evaluators of others communication. Provocative questions and illustrative case studies stimulate reflexive thinking and aid readers in developing their own approach to communication ethics. A comprehensive list of resources spotlights books, scholarly articles, videos, and Web sites useful for further research or personal exploration.
Communication. “North Americans . . . too often assume that people elsewhere
hold comparable values, or would, at least if they were given the opportunity.”
Thus John Condon underscores the fact that standards for ethical communication
rooted in a North American value system, such as the political perspectives
discussed in chapter 2, are not widely shared throughout the world. Criteria of
linear logic, empirical observation, and objective truth are not used to assess
communication ...
These are only a few examples of a more general truth: violations of human rights
in historical and contemporary Islam result not from the universalist message of
the Qur'an but from its corruption by particular traditions, notably from the Near
East ... This implies a triple closing-out: with regard to the past from earlier
wisdom and revelations which are also messages from Allah; with regard to the
future, from any effort to find, starting from eternal principles, ever-new solutions
to ever-new ...
This timely guide examines the influence of social media in private, public, and professional settings, particularly the ethical implications of the cultural changes and trends created by their use. • Features expert contributors from different academic backgrounds to provide varied perspectives • Integrates theoretical analysis with practical solutions to stimulate critical thinking while engaging interest • Includes practical guidelines for navigating a changing media environment • Reveals how ancient Chinese philosophies can provide a framework for ethics in social and new media • Provides helpful criteria for working responsibly with social networking sites
This timely guide examines the influence of social media in private, public, and professional settings, particularly the ethical implications of the cultural changes and trends created by their use. • Features expert contributors from ...
