Essential Public Affairs for Journalists

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James Morrison (Associate Professor, Associate Professor, University of Stirling)

Essential Public Affairs for Journalists

James Morrison (Associate Professor, Associate Professor, University of Stirling)

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Oxford University Press
10 July 2025

Public administration; Press & journalism

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 Features - 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 journalists - 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. - Chapters move logically through relevant topics including the economy, political parties, health care, education and housing, and conclude with 'take-home points' and 'current issues' to summarise the chapter and provide contextual knowledge - Also available as an e-book with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support

New to this Edition - Fully updated to reflect constitutional and policy changes introduced by the recently elected Labour government - Includes details of significant reforms relating to areas such as regional devolution, local government structures, the NHS, prisons, employment rights, public transport, and town and country planning - Reflections and updates on key policy controversies including the Assisted Dying Bill and the backlash against the Winter Fuel Allowance and tax-raising autumn 2024 Budget

- Fully revised and updated 'current issues' and 'further reading' sections

Digital formats and resources The ninth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks .

By: James Morrison (Associate Professor Associate Professor University of Stirling)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 9th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9780198936787
ISBN 10: 0198936788
Pages: 568
Publication Date: 10 July 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

James Morrison is an Associate Professor in Journalism at the University of Stirling, 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, Senior Lecturer at Kingston University, and Reader at Robert Gordon University. James is a senior examiner in public affairs for the NCTJ and a member of its Public Affairs board. He has authored a number of books exploring journalism and socio-political issues, including, most recently, The Left Behind: Reimagining Britain's Socially Excluded (Pluto Press, 2022).

Reviews for Essential Public Affairs for Journalists

Blimey! I could have done with this book about 20 years ago. A wholesome and comprehensive canter around every limb and funnybone of the state. * Chris Mason, BBC Political Editor * An essential guide for everybody in our trade. Finding your way around public bodies and laws is to discover how much of Britain works. And his time in journalism has taught James Morrison what journalists need to know: where and how to find stories. * Kevin Maguire, Associate Editor, The Daily Mirror * A work of extraordinary range and ambition that brilliantly succeeds in laying bare the workings of our nation. Above all else this is a readable, useable book; the information is accessible and the analysis is snappy and fair-minded. * Justin Webb, Presenter, The Today Programme, BBC Radio 4 * It's always best to know at least as much, and preferably more, about the workings of local and central government than those who are operating in it. This book will be an essential guide to keeping those running the operation in check-and that is what our industry needs more of. * Alex Crawford, Special Correspondent, Sky News *