Essential public affairs for journalists 8e / James Morrison, Joanne Butcher.
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TextPublication details: New York : Oxpord University Press, c2023Edition: Eight editionDescription: 542 pages ; illustration 23 cmISBN: 978-0-19-287459-7Subject(s): PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -- GREAT BRITAIN | GREAT BRITAIN -- POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -- 2007 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT -- GREAT BRITAINLOC classification: JN 324 M67 2023| Item type | Current library | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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NU Fairview College LRC | NU Fairview College LRC | School of Arts and Sciences | General Circulation | GC JN 324 M67 2023 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | NUFAI000005780 |
Includes glossary and index
Chapter 1 : The British constitution and monarchy. -- Chapter 2 : Parliamentary democracy in the UK. -- Chapter 3 : Prime minister, Cabinet, and government. -- Chapter 4 : Britain's electoral systems. -- Chapter 5 : Political parties, party funding, and lobbying. -- Chapter 6 : The National Health Service. -- Chapter 7 : The Treasury, industry, and the utilities. -- Chapter 8 : Social security and home affairs. -- Chapter 9 : The origins and structure of local government. -- Chapter 10 : Financing local government. -- Chapter 11 : Local government decision-making. -- Chapter 12 : Local government accountability and elections. -- Chapter 13 : Education. -- Chapter 14 : Planning policy and environmental protection. -- Chapter 15 : Housing. -- Chapter 16 : Children's services and adult social care. -- Chapter 17 : Transport, environment, leisure, and culture. -- Chapter 18 : Freedom of information. --
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.
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