Morrison, James, 1971-

Essential public affairs for journalists James Morrison - 4th ed. - Oxford, U.K. : Oxford University Press, c2015. - xxi, 665 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.



Essential Public Affairs for Journalists is an invaluable guide for both journalism students and practising journalists. It takes readers through details of the constitutional framework and the governing institutions of the UK; covers the NHS, the Treasury, industry, utilities, socialsecurity and home affairs; explores the role of the UK in the EU and the wider world of international relations; and focuses on local government issues and how these can generate a wealth of stories for the student and professional journalist alike. The fourth edition has been updated with details of cuts to the welfare programme and local government; coverage of the continuing debate over the rise of UKIP and Britain's future in the European Union; and an assessment of the immediate aftermath of the referendum on Scottish independence.

9780198708759

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Public administration--Great Britain
Local government--Great Britain
Journalism--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

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