Investigative Journalism

An introduction to investigative journalism. Beginning with a historical survey, the text explains how investigative journalism should be understood within the framework of the mass media, how it relates to the legal system, the place of ethics, and the influence of technologies and the Internet.

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Investigative Journalism is a critical and reflective introduction to the traditions and practices of investigative journalism. Beginning with a historical survey, the authors explain how investigative journalism should be understood within the framework of the mass media. They discuss how it relates to the legal system, the place of ethics in investigations and the influence of new technologies on journalistic practices.