Democracy under attack : how the media distort policy and politics

Democracy under attack : how the media distort policy and politics / Malcolm Dean.

Author/creator	Dean, Malcolm
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Bristol : The Policy Press, 2012.
Description	viii, 420 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Subject(s)	Social problems in mass media. Mass media--Social aspects. Mass media--Political aspects. Great Britain--Social policy.

Contents	1. Rise and fall of mainstream journalism -- 2. Inside and outside look at policy-making -- 3. Law and order -- 4. Drugs: tabloid puppets and pawns -- 5. Asylum: an oppressive media campaign prompts a cowardly political response -- 6. Labour's boldest bid: to end child poverty -- 7. Vocational education: the biggest disappointment -- 8. Health and social care: the most expensive breakfast in history -- 9. Disappearance of the housing correspondent -- 10. Subverting democracy: seven sins of the reptiles.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN	9781847428486
ISBN	1847428487

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	HN385.5 .D43 2012	✔ Available	Place Hold