Morrison, James, 1971-
Essential public affairs for journalists / James Morrison. - 3rd ed. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, c2013. - xxi, 665 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
INTRODUCTION ; 1. The British Constitution and Monarchy ; 2. Parliamentary Democracy in the UK ; 3. Prime Minister, Cabinet, and the Government ; 4. The Electoral System ; 5. Political Parties, Party Funding, and Lobbying ; 6. The National Health Service (NHS) ; 7. The Treasury, Industry and the Utilities ; 8. Social Welfare and Home Affairs ; 9. The European Union (EU) ; 10. International Relations ; 11. Origins and Structure of Local Government ; 12. Financing Local Government ; 13. Local Government Decision-Making ; 14. Local Government Accountability and Elections ; 15. Local Authorities and Education ; 16. Planning Policy and Environmental Protection ; 17. Local Authorities and Housing Policy ; 18. Children's Services and Adult Social Care ; 19. Transport, Environment, and 'Quality of Life' Issues ; 20. Freedom of Information ; GLOSSARY.
Essential Public Affairs for Journalists is an invaluable guide for journalism students and those already in the industry. It offers comprehensive and engaging coverage of the workings of both central and local government, and provides all the information necessary to cover public affairs with confidence.
9780199663859
Public administration--Great Britain.
Local government--Great Britain.
351.4102407
Essential public affairs for journalists / James Morrison. - 3rd ed. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, c2013. - xxi, 665 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
INTRODUCTION ; 1. The British Constitution and Monarchy ; 2. Parliamentary Democracy in the UK ; 3. Prime Minister, Cabinet, and the Government ; 4. The Electoral System ; 5. Political Parties, Party Funding, and Lobbying ; 6. The National Health Service (NHS) ; 7. The Treasury, Industry and the Utilities ; 8. Social Welfare and Home Affairs ; 9. The European Union (EU) ; 10. International Relations ; 11. Origins and Structure of Local Government ; 12. Financing Local Government ; 13. Local Government Decision-Making ; 14. Local Government Accountability and Elections ; 15. Local Authorities and Education ; 16. Planning Policy and Environmental Protection ; 17. Local Authorities and Housing Policy ; 18. Children's Services and Adult Social Care ; 19. Transport, Environment, and 'Quality of Life' Issues ; 20. Freedom of Information ; GLOSSARY.
Essential Public Affairs for Journalists is an invaluable guide for journalism students and those already in the industry. It offers comprehensive and engaging coverage of the workings of both central and local government, and provides all the information necessary to cover public affairs with confidence.
9780199663859
Public administration--Great Britain.
Local government--Great Britain.
351.4102407