Abstract
The novelty of the study is that the author first identifies the main methods of reflection and criticism of asocial phenomena in journalism. The introduced concept of “ the methods of critical reflection” is identified." The features of method’s application are described. The subject of study is the method of representation of reality in the content of periodicals. The theoretical value of the study is to increase understanding of the methods , the nature and method of displaying the existing objective social reality in the media. Testing was performed on the data sample materials of the Russian socio-political and business newspaper "Izvestia" three historical periods. An attempt was made to compare the proposed methods , reflecting asocial phenomena that have occurred in society in different periods of history. The results of this study may clarify the boundaries of asociality of journalism and position in light of asocial phenomena. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12731/2218-7405-2013-4-22