Regional Journalism in Latvia: Evolution of Journalist Professional Standards from Soviet Latvia to Post- Soviet Latvia
Uzule, L.
Abstract:
Local newspapers have been having significant value in everyday life of local communities in Latvia since the end of the World War II, when the Soviet mass media system provided for the compulsory existence of newspapers in every region and in every city of republican status. Latvian journalism has experienced both structural and also professional changes in core values due to historical events and political regime. Journalists play a significant role in constructing the understanding of reality and therefore have impact on the life of the local community. Journalists have a possibility to influence society about direct actualities and events, and therefore the level of understanding of the ethics of journalism and professional standards (neutrality, accountability, objectivity, truth) is an essential factor.
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APA citation
- Uzule, L. (2013). Regional Journalism in Latvia: Evolution of Journalist Professional Standards from Soviet Latvia to Post- Soviet Latvia. International Journal of Social Sciences, II(2), 138–144.