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In The Eye Of The Storm
Rob Wilson
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Description for In The Eye Of The Storm
Hardback. In the modern media age politicians are never far away from scandal, it seems. This powerful book tells the story from the politician's point-of-view. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JM; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 166 x 28. Weight in Grams: 566. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear in good dustwrapper with minor nicks and bumps
MPs' expenses in 2009. Phone hacking in 2011. 'Plebgate' in 2012. If a good speech or a groundbreaking new policy fails to get people talking, you can be sure a juicy scandal will do the trick. Our instantaneous news culture of social networks, blogs and Twitter feeds means politicians now, more than ever, can find themselves the focus of every journalist in the country in what seems like the blink of an eye. But behind this hostile media landscape, behind the storm of camera flashes and the clamour of opponents on all sides baying for blood, are the politicians themselves. ... Read more
MPs' expenses in 2009. Phone hacking in 2011. 'Plebgate' in 2012. If a good speech or a groundbreaking new policy fails to get people talking, you can be sure a juicy scandal will do the trick. Our instantaneous news culture of social networks, blogs and Twitter feeds means politicians now, more than ever, can find themselves the focus of every journalist in the country in what seems like the blink of an eye. But behind this hostile media landscape, behind the storm of camera flashes and the clamour of opponents on all sides baying for blood, are the politicians themselves. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Biteback Publishing
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849545013
SKU
KSS0005912
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Rob Wilson
Rob Wilson was elected to Parliament in 2005 after a successful business career. He served as an opposition whip and higher education spokesman before becoming Parliamentary Private Secretary to Jeremy Hunt at the Department of Culture, Media and Sport and later at the Department of Health following the formation of the creation of the Lib Dem - Conservative coalition in ... Read more
Reviews for In The Eye Of The Storm
Rob Wilson is rapidly becoming one of the best-informed and most acute observers of Westminster politics. He brings the extra insights and instincts of a player with inside access to the heart of government. Michael Crick, Political Correspondent, Channel 4 News A very well-written, important and authentic book - Everyone interested in contemporary politics should study it. Peter Oborne, ... Read more