"Twilight of Press Freedom provides a historical, philosophical, and practical critique of public journalism, a movement that gained momentum in the journalism profession throughout the 1990s. Authors John C. Merrill, Peter J. Gade, and Frederick R.

Blevens examine the philosophical roots of public journalism - also referred to as civic journalism - and challenge its methodology and grounding in neoliberal constructs, tracing its origins in early philosophy to the current newsroom policies and practices that conflict with traditional constructs in libertarian press theory.".

"With its focus on public journalism, Twilight of Press Freedom highlights indications that this new paradigm for journalistic practice is leading to a decrease in the press's power and freedom. This monograph also postulates that, with institutionalized journalism fading, world journalism is moving toward a new construct: one of order and social harmony away from the traditional idea of press freedom.".

"As a thoughtful examination of public journalism and an insightful discussion of the changes taking place in philosophy and in practice, this volume serves as a serious and stimulating study for scholars, students, and practitioners considering journalism's future."--BOOK JACKET.