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Explore the complex relationship between political leadership and public perception with Prime Ministers and the Media: Issues of Power and Control. Published by Wiley-Blackwell, this book provides a timely examination of how leaders manage or fail to manage their public communication. It moves beyond standard political analysis to look at unique elements of political life, including the impact of political rumours, the role of political cartoons, and the influence of capital cities. This work offers a deeper understanding of the media landscape by placing Downing Street press secretaries, media barons, and press conferences into a broad historical context. Readers gain access to a wealth of information drawn from public records, private papers, and original interviews conducted by the author dating back to the 1960s. It is an essential resource for those interested in British social and urban history, political communication, and the evolution of media influence on government power.

Key Features

Analyzes how prime ministers handle public communication and the consequences of managing or failing to manage their media presence.

Covers a wide range of topics including political rumours, political cartoons, and the role of capital cities in political life.

Provides historical context for Downing Street press secretaries, media barons, and the function of press conferences.

Uses primary source material including public records and private papers to build a detailed historical account.

Includes original author interviews dating back to the 1960s to provide long-term perspective on political media relations.

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Format
paperback
Domain
Amazon UK
Publication Date
13 October 2003
Listed Since
12 February 2007

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