Journalists for a young democracy
Abstract
Bhutan, a democracy since 2008 and one of the world's youngest, has transitioned from an absolute to a constitutional monarchy in an orderly fashion rarely seen. A free media, carried by skilled and responsible journalists, is part of that design but difficult to plan. This first comprehensive survey of Bhutan ’ s journalists identifies some of the problems encountered in making journalism a profession that has taken root. Yet the survey results reveal none the less a broad understanding of the role the media are expected to play in a democracy, and a great deal of trust in the new political institutions.
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
2017
Location of the Work
United Kingdom
Faculty
Faculty of Education and Arts
Publication Title
Journalism Studies
Publisher
Routledge
School
School of Arts and Humanities
RAS ID
20166
Copyright
subscription content
Comments
Josephi, B. (2017). Journalists for a young democracy. Journalism Studies, 18(4), 495-510. https://doi.org/10.1080/1461670X.2015.1065199