Essential Public Affairs for Journalists

By James Morrison

Published in partnership with the NCTJ, Essential Public Affairs for Journalists is the indispensable public affairs guide for journalism students and industry professionals.

Knowledge of public affairs matters: this friendly guide is an invaluable read for journalism students and journalists looking for a firm grasp on how central and local governments work, how public services operate, and how political events generate informative new stories.

Key Features
BL Offers engaging coverage of the constitutional framework and the governing institutions of the UK, and gives stimulating insights into how they are, and could be, covered by journalists
BL Published in partnership with the National Council for the Training of Journalists and designed to complement accredited syllabi. This text is also recommended for a broad range of media qualifications.
BL Chapters move logically through relevant topics including the economy, political parties, health care, education and housing, and conclude with 'take-home points' and 'current issues' to summarise the chapter and provide contextual knowledge
BL Also available as an e-book with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support

New to this Edition
BL Fully updated to reflect constitutional and policy changes introduced by the recently elected Labour government
BL Includes details of significant reforms relating to areas such as regional devolution, local government structures, the NHS, prisons, employment rights, public transport, and town and country planning
BL Reflections and updates on key policy controversies including the Assisted Dying Bill and the backlash against the Winter Fuel Allowance and tax-raising autumn 2024 Budget
BL Fully revised and updated 'current issues' and 'further reading' sections

Digital formats and resources
The ninth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks .

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198936788
• ISBN13: 9780198936787
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 568 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"