| Description |
xix, 359 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The wrong headlines -- Wapping's news factory -- The dark arts -- First heads roll -- Rogue defence -- The Manchester lawyers -- One determined reporter -- Intimidating Parliament -- A murder -- Our man in Downing Street -- Losing a battle -- Out of control -- U-turn at Wapping -- Summer's lease -- A missing girl -- Sky plus -- "We are sorry" -- Democracy day -- Assault on the establishment -- The Ghosts of Wapping -- The press on trial -- Darker and darker. |
| Summary |
Provides a connected account of the wrongdoings over the last decade at News International, the extraordinary lengths to which News Corporation covered up the corruption, and how the corporation was finally exposed. |
| Subject |
News Corporation.
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News Corporation. |
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Mass media -- Political aspects -- Great Britain.
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Mass media -- Political aspects. |
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Great Britain. |
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Corporations -- Corrupt practices -- Great Britain.
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Corporations -- Corrupt practices. |
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Political corruption -- Great Britain -- History -- 21st century.
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Political corruption. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
21st century |
| Subject |
Murdoch, Rupert, 1931-
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Murdoch, Rupert, 1931- |
| Added Author |
Hickman, Martin.
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| ISBN |
9780399162633 hardback |
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0399162631 hardback |
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