Edward H. Spence Livres

The book presents a comprehensive model for understanding corruption in the media, examining practices like cash-for-comment and fake news. It begins with a philosophical overview of corruption, then explores the evolution from traditional media to digital and network media, highlighting key case studies. The text reveals how the interplay between different media forms can enhance reporting on corruption, marking a significant shift in the media's role in combating unethical practices that might otherwise remain hidden.

The book presents a normative model integrating rationalist and virtue ethics along with stoic philosophy to evaluate technology's influence on wellbeing. By applying this framework, it provides a fresh and significant analysis of how technology contributes positively to societal welfare, highlighting its benefits and implications for our collective future.

Elliott and Spence have produced a tight, teachable, and timely primer on media ethics for users and creators of information in the digital age.