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Celebrations and critiques of contemporary journalism

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27 August 2008A new book presents a seemingly endless and always depressing catalogue of irresponsible journalism. Another explains why judgements of political newsworthiness derive, at least partially, from journalists? sense of where the centre of gravity of power lies. Meanwhile, in the new Newseum, the exhibit about News Limited is sponsored by News Limited. So much for the critical role of the fourth estate?

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