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The Murdoch Archipelago by Bruce Page
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The Murdoch Archipelago

by Bruce Page

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Pocket Books (2004), Paperback, 592 pages

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Bruce Page obviously loves the profession of journalism and has written a fine book about the business in it's political environment, specifically relating to Rupert Murdoch.

Murdoch's father Keith became an Australian hero by attacking the "Establishment" with populist lies about the ill fated Gallipoli landings and his son follows in his footsteps, also posing as an outsider while attaching himself to any political group in power.

Page amply illustrates the fiction of editorial independence at News International and shows beyond dispute that the group has achieved it's dominance by trading populist press support for political favours.

I think that it helps to have a familiarity with Anglo/American/Australian politics and press history from the 1970's onwards, but if you do have this interest, then it's an extremely valuable reflection on the real life power plays, idealism, responsibilities, confusions and compromises of journalism - in fact the best that I've read. ( )
Miro | Jul 1, 2006 |  
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