Essential Public Affairs for Journalists - James Morrison

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 supportNew 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 rig
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