Media & communication studies
Breaking News
Alan Rusbridger
Format: Paperback
A powerful and profound study of the news - how we read it, who controls it and why it matters - from former Guardian Editor-in-Chief Alan Rusbridger.
The Power and the Story
John Lloyd
Format: Paperback
From Murdoch's media empire to Trump's 'fake news', John Lloyd explodes the myths and misinformation of the Post-Truth age, providing a panoramic overview of the state of journalism as it faces the biggest crisis of its history.
Conspiracy
Ryan Holiday
Format: Hard Cover
A unique account from behind the scenes of the case that rocked the media world - and the billionaire mastermind behind it.
The Journalist And The Murderer
Janet Malcolm, introduction by Ian Jack
Format: Paperback
In 1970 Jeffrey MacDonald was accused of murdering his pregnant wife, and the journalist Joe McGinniss decided to write a book about it. Malcolm's classic investigation sheds a fascinating light on the conflict and controversy that followed, and asks whether all journalists are, ultimately, immoral.
The Power and the Story
John Lloyd
In this sweeping work of intellectual reportage, one of Britain's most distinguished journalists and media commentators analyses for the first time the state of journalism worldwide.
The Attention Merchants
Tim Wu
Format: Paperback
A revelatory look at the rise of the 'attention merchants', the advertising marketeers who influence and control our consumption in ways previously unimagined.
Pinkoes and Traitors
Jean Seaton
Format: Paperback
A dramatic and revealing history of the BBC during some of its most turbulent and testing years.
Writing Feature Stories
Matthew Ricketson and Caroline Graham
Format: Paperback
The second edition of this widely used writing guide explains how to craft a story from idea to publication. Whether you want to write a great blog post or work for a big masthead, Writing Feature Stories is the essential handbook.
The Journalist's Guide to Media Law
Mark Pearson and Mark Polden
Format: Paperback
A practical guide for journalists, public relations and marketing professionals, bloggers and social media experts to staying on the right side of the law.
Public Relations
Edited by Jane Johnston and Mark Sheehan
The leading introduction to public relations has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect best contemporary practice in this increasingly influential profession.
