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Journalistieke tussenkomst overbodig? : professie tussen informatiemaatschappij en civiele samenleving

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Abstract

During the past years, it has often been stated that the traditional function of journalism will erode with the advance of the ‘information society’. Direct news supply by satellite television and computer networks, the explosion of information and the-increasing communication autonomy of citizens, less public service and more commercial exploitation of media; it all suggests that critical journalism is becoming redundant. The author gives an overview of relevant developments and discussions on the topic, and defends the thesis that because of the increasing individualisation and segmentation in communication such notions as ‘community’ and ‘public debate’ can be less taken for granted. Therefore the traditional task of journalism will shift from collecting information to directing the social flow of information and public debate. Next to this ‘orientating journalism’ the new media offer scope for ‘instrumental journalism’.

How to Cite:

Bardoel, J., (1995) “Journalistieke tussenkomst overbodig? : professie tussen informatiemaatschappij en civiele samenleving”, Massacommunicatie : Wetenschappelijk Kwartaaltijdschrift voor Communicatie en Informatie 23(3), 136–158.