Essential Public Affairs for Journalists
Oxford University Press (Verlag)
978-0-19-893678-7 (ISBN)
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 .
James Morrison is an Associate Professor in Journalism at the University of Stirling, and a freelance journalist and writer. Previously, he was course leader of the NCTJ-accredited newspaper and magazine journalism programmes at City College Brighton and Hove, Senior Lecturer at Kingston University, and Reader at Robert Gordon University. James is a senior examiner in public affairs for the NCTJ and a member of its Public Affairs board. He has authored a number of books exploring journalism and socio-political issues, including, most recently, The Left Behind: Reimagining Britain's Socially Excluded (Pluto Press, 2022).
1: The British constitution and monarchy
2: Parliamentary democracy in the UK
3: Prime minister, Cabinet, and government
4: Britain's electoral systems
5: Political parties, party funding, and lobbying
6: The National Health Service
7: The Treasury, industry, and the utilities
8: Social security and home affairs
9: The origins and structure of local government
10: Financing local government
11: Local government decision-making
12: Local government accountability and elections
13: Education
14: Planning policy and environmental protection
15: Housing
16: Children's services and adult social care
17: Transport, environment, leisure, and culture
18: Freedom of information
| Erscheinungsdatum | 15.07.2025 |
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| Verlagsort | Oxford |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 157 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 749 g |
| Themenwelt | Sozialwissenschaften ► Kommunikation / Medien ► Journalistik |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Staat / Verwaltung | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-19-893678-8 / 0198936788 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-19-893678-7 / 9780198936787 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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