Full Description
Essential Public Affairs for Journalists is the definitive handbook for journalism students and practising journalists.It guides readers through the constitutional framework and the governing institutions of the United Kingdom before considering the electoral system and the principal political parties. A number of key topics are discussed in turn including the National Health Service, education, utilities and industry, and social security. The author examines both how these services operate and how they can generate a wealth of reports for the student and professional journalist alike. The text is supported by an Online Resource Centre featuring:- Web links- Additional topical feature ideas- Tables to accompany the text- News feeds
Contents
12: Parliamentary democracy in the UK3: Prime minister, Cabinet, and government4: Britain's electoral systems5: Political parties, party funding, and lobbying6: The National Health Service7: The Treasury, industry, and the utilities8: Social security and home affairs9: The European Union and other international institutions10: The origins and structure of local government11: Financing local government12: Local government decision-making13: Local government accountability and elections14: Education15: Planning policy and environmental protection16: Housing17: Children's services and adult social care18: Transport, environment, leisure, and culture19: Freedom of information
