James Morrison: Essential Public Affairs for Journalists, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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Published in partnership with the NCTJ, Essential Public Affairs for Journalists is the indispensable public affairs guide for journalism students and industry professionals.

Knowledge of public affairs matters: this friendly guide is an invaluable read for journalism students and journalists looking for a firm grasp on how central and local governments work, how public services operate, and how political events generate informative new stories.

Key Features

• Offers engaging coverage of the constitutional framework and the governing institutions of the UK, and gives stimulating insights into how they are, and could be, covered by journalists
• Published in partnership with the National Council for the Training of Journalists and designed to complement accredited syllabi. This text is also recommended for a broad range of media qualifications.
• Chapters move logically through relevant topics including the economy, political parties, health care, education and housing, and conclude with 'take-home points' and 'current issues' to summarise the chapter and provide contextual knowledge
• Also available as an e-book with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support

New to this Edition

• Fully updated to reflect constitutional and policy changes introduced by the recently elected Labour government
• Includes details of significant reforms relating to areas such as regional devolution, local government structures, the NHS, prisons, employment rights, public transport, and town and country planning
• Reflections and updates on key policy controversies including the Assisted Dying Bill and the backlash against the Winter Fuel Allowance and tax-raising autumn 2024 Budget
• Fully revised and updated 'current issues' and 'further reading' sections

Digital formats and resources
The ninth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www. oxfordtextbooks. co. uk / ebooks .