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Essential Public Affairs for Journalists is an invaluable guide for both journalism students and practising journalists. It offers engaging coverage of the workings of both central and local government, and gives stimulating insights into how they are, and could be, covered by journalists.
About the author
James Morrison is a Reader in Journalism at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, 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 and has been a Senior Lecturer at Kingston University. James is a senior examiner in public affairs for the NCTJ and a member of its Public Affairs board.
Summary
Essential Public Affairs for Journalists is the definitive handbook for journalism students and practising journalists.
It guides readers through the constitutional framework and the governing institutions of the United Kingdom before considering the electoral system and the principal political parties. A number of key topics are discussed in turn including the National Health Service, education, utilities and industry, and social security.
The author examines both how these services operate and how they can generate a wealth of reports for the student and professional journalist alike.
The text is supported by an Online Resource Centre featuring:
- Web links
- Additional topical feature ideas
- Tables to accompany the text
- News feeds
