An accessible and imaginative approach to ethical theory, this book examines core concepts like truth-telling, loyalty, privacy, public service, media economics, social justice, advocacy, and accountability through the lens of popular films, television shows, and music.

Chad Painter is assistant professor of communication at the University of Dayton and past head of the AEJMC media ethics division

Lee Wilkins is Distinguished Curator's Teaching Professor and professor emeritus in the School of Journalism at the University of Missouri.