Reviews for Trouble with Reporting Northern Ireland

The average rating for Trouble with Reporting Northern Ireland based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2019-03-11 00:00:00 Chad Koch When the 6th edition was released I proofread the new chapters (about t'internet) and I've finally read the rest and found - to my dismay - that there are many errors in the other chapters too: "Hilter", and "Murdock" for example! Don't be put off though, because this is a really excellent introduction to the history and theory of media in Britain. The authors (and I should declare an interest here: I know one of them, which is how I got the proofreading gig) make their political viewpoint clear throughout but, unlike many of the books I've read this year, I didn't get the feeling they were trying to impale me repeatedly on the same ideological skewer. Instead, clear arguments are deployed, evidence marshalled and a progressive (if that isn't too tarnished a word) thesis is set out. I haven't read much about the history of the media and I found myself learning a lot, and my preconceived assumptions were given a good roughing up along the way.

Review # 2 was written on 2018-02-19 00:00:00 Kristina Taylor 3.5/5 - An all-encompassing account and education of the British media, press and broadcasting industry. From the left wing press being effectively abolished due to lack of advertising, to New Labour's alliance with Rupert Murdoch to the effects of globalisation, this has it all. I feel that this has put me in a great position for studying media/journalism at University next year, and although it took me a long time to get through it was worth it. I would suggest this book to anyone who has an interest in this sector. It also enabled me to see how closely aligned media and politics are, thus helping me with my current Government and Politics A-Level, and helping me to hone in on this specific cross-section as my specific interest. The only reason I gave it 3.5 stars and not higher was it was difficult to plough through at times, and certain sections dragged slightly - was brilliant other than this.