Essential Public Affairs for Journalists 9e

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 FeaturesBL 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 journalistsBL 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. BL Chapters move logically through relevant topics including the economy, political parties, health care, education and housing, and conclude wit