Devil's Advocate

John Humphrys

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Arrow Books Ltd
15 October 2000

Biography: general; Cultural studies; Social issues & processes; Politics & government

For decades, John Humphrys has been at the beating heart of the BBC's news division.

From the 9 O'Clock News desk to his marathon 32-year stint on the Today Programme, Humphrys has had a remarkable career as a journalist, steering the coverage of stories and issues that have defined multiple generations of British life. If the country has a pulse, John Humphrys is the man whose finger is firmly on it.

In Devil's Advocate, Humphrys draws on his immense experience to detail the huge, sweeping changes that have overtaken Britain during his career. From the thorny geopolitical questions of the UK's relationship with Europe and America to the subtler ways our national social and moral values have changed, Humphrys sees a deep unease at the heart of a divided union, and identifies what truly links us all- consumer populism.

As our lives and media become increasingly commercialised, the fabric of daily life begins to fray and a growing thoughtlessness and even hysteria emerge in public debate. Our children, growing up online, are losing their innocence at an ever-earlier age. In an age when our control over the world seems to be fraying, Humphrys wonders if we've ever had much say in our destination.

A brilliant and incisive analysis of the changing state of Britain from one of the leading lights of BBC journalism.

By: John Humphrys
Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 203g
ISBN: 9780099279655
ISBN 10: 0099279657
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 15 October 2000
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Humphrys has reported from all over the world for the BBC and presented its frontline news programmes on both radio and television, in a broadcasting career spanning forty years. He has won a string of national awards and been described as a 'national treasure'. He owned a dairy farm for ten years and has homes in Greece and London.

Reviews for Devil's Advocate

Persuasive--marvelously observed--full of intellectual daring - Mail on Sunday Peerless reporting--sharp and instructive--wonderfully acidic about people when he thinks they deserve it. - Observer Playing devil's advocate is the function he performs better than anyone else anywhere--an excellent and amusing read. - New Statesman

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