Contributors focus on the major issues that shape journalism ethics today, such as objectivity, freedom of the press, privacy, control of news organizations by nonmedia concerns, increased diversity in news media outlets, morality, professionalism, and accountability. Also included are a chronology of key events, biographical sketches of some of the leading issue makers and ethicists in the field, court cases, ethical codes, and a directory of professional journalism organizations and research centers. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.