News Corporation and the corruption of Britain Watson, Thomas 1967- creator Hickman, Martin. text bibliography enk London Allen Lane 2012 monographic eng

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xix, 359 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. Offers an account of the extraordinary lengths to which the Rupert Murdochs' News Corporation went to "put the problem in a box" (in James Murdoch's words), how its efforts to maintain and extend its power were aided by its political and police friends, and how it was finally exposed. 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. Tom Watson and Martin Hickman. Includes bibliographical references and index. Murdoch, Rupert 1931- News Corporation. Mass media Influence PN4734.5.N48 W342 2012b 338.7610701 9781846146039 1846146038 9781846146046 YDXCP 120510 20230410130801.0 spa