{"product_id":"9783031310928","title":"Journalism Cultures in Sierra Leone: Between Global Norms and Local Pressures","description":"\u003ch1\u003eJournalism Cultures in Sierra Leone: Between Global Norms and Local Pressures\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eKoroma, Sarah Bomkapre\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis book provides novel insights into the perspectives of journalists in Sierra Leone and on their work by examining their perceived journalistic values and the influences that shape them. It treats journalism as an occupational identity and as a community that works on the foundation of the sub-Saharan African philosophies that exalts communal values in every sphere of life. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWhen journalists speak about their social function in society and values, they are sharing both their individual knowledge and experiences on their work. Therefore, journalistic values are never isolated ideologies, but exist within the contexts in which they practice. In this book, Sarah Bomkapre Koroma examines the perceptions of journalists on the societal influences that impact their work, ranging from individual, procedural, organizational, political, economic, and many more. Questions explored include:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat journalism cultures exist in Sierra Leone?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat effects do societal factors have on these journalistic cultures?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do journalists in Sierra Leone describe their roles?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat epistemological underpinnings do they consider during practice?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat ethical considerations do the journalists share?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Palgrave Macmillan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2023-06-08\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783031310928\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-031-31093-5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 210cm x148cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 212\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46548041203852,"sku":"9783031310928","price":116.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783031310928.jpg?v=1772945919","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783031310928","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}