Dial M for Murdoch : News Corporation and the corruption of Britain / Thomas Watson and Martin Hickman.

Author/creator Watson, Thomas, 1967-
Other author Hickman, Martin.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Blue Rider Press, ©2012.
Descriptionxix, 359 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Subjects
Murdoch, Rupert, 1931-
News Corporation.
Mass media--Political aspects. --Great Britain.
Corporations--Corrupt practices. --Great Britain.
Political corruption--Great Britain. --History. --21st century.

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.
Abstract 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2012018254
ISBN9780399162633 (hbk.)
ISBN0399162631 (hbk.)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks PN4734.5.N48 W38 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold