The Media in Times of Backsliding Democracy
A European Perspective
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Beschreibung
This open access book provides an up-to-date and focused account of the relationship between the media and democracy in the European Union, in times of democratic backsliding, exploring the intricate relationship between news media and the erosion of democratic values. As backsliding democracies challenge the foundational principles of free press and accountability, members of the news media find themselves increasingly at risk. This volume situate this crisis within the broader framework of democratic theory, examining the changing dynamics between the news media (and in particular journalism) as pillars of democracy, and the growing strenght of illiberal forces, leaderims, populism, and the far-right. Its aim is to highlight both the vulnerabilities and the available defences of the media in front of several threats, including the erosion of trust in journalism, the increasing violence against the press, and a general degradation of press freedom.
Carlo Berti is a Researcher at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Czechia. His current project explores the relationship between journalism and populist politics, focusing on the European Union. He is co-editor of The Impact of Populism on European Institutions and Civil Society (Palgrave Macmillan, 2021).
Alice Němcová Tejkalová is an Associate Professor and the Head of the Journalism Department at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Czechia. Her primary research interests are in journalism studies and sports journalism. Since 2019, she has been a regional co-coordinator for Central & Eastern Europe in the Worlds of Journalism Study.
Anna Shavit is an academic at Charles University, Czechia. Her work focuses on election campaigns and political marketing in contemporary societies and bridges academic research and professional political consulting.
Verica Rupar is an academic consultant for the Media Diversity Institute, UK, and a former professor of journalism. Her academic work includes studies on media, democracy, and social inclusion. Her recent research focuses on the 'post-truth' environment and the diffusion of misinformation in the digital age.
This open access book provides an up-to-date and focused account of the relationship between the media and democracy in the European Union, in times of democratic backsliding, exploring the intricate relationship between news media and the erosion of democratic values. As backsliding democracies challenge the foundational principles of free press and accountability, members of the news media find themselves increasingly at risk. This volume situate this crisis within the broader framework of democratic theory, examining the changing dynamics between the news media (and in particular journalism) as pillars of democracy, and the growing strenght of illiberal forces, leaderims, populism, and the far-right. Its aim is to highlight both the vulnerabilities and the available defences of the media in front of several threats, including the erosion of trust in journalism, the increasing violence against the press, and a general degradation of press freedom.
This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access Includes interviews with prominent representatives of the world of institutions and journalism Provides potential solutions to restoring the democratic role of the news media Examines the changing dynamics between the news media and illiberal forces, populism and the far-right
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Carlo Berti
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Open Access News media Journalism resilience political communication democracy populism public sphere