The Singapore press : freedom, responsibility and credibility



Digitised Book 216.73.216.10 (0)

1990

The Singapore press : freedom, responsibility and credibility

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This paper defends the Singapore press against its detractors who accuse the local press of being mouthpieces of the establishment. The author also describes the role of the press in Singapore, the constraints it faces, and why journalism in Singapore has developed differently from its western counterparts.

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Additional Details

Title
The Singapore press : freedom, responsibility and credibility
Creators
  • Tan, Teng Lang
Subject
  • Press--Singapore
  • Journalism--Social aspects--Singapore
  • Journalism--Political aspects--Singapore
Publisher
  • Times Academic Press, 1990
  • National Library Board Singapore, 1990
Contributors
  • Institute of Policy Studies (Singapore)
Digital Description
application/pdf, 3.15 MB, 28 p.
Provenance
Table of Contents
  • Natural constraints –- Imposed constraints -– Unspoken fears and manifest docility -– Towards a credible ideal -– Adapting a press model for Singapore –- Conclusion.
Edition
Copyright
  • All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2009.