The Fourth Estate: Journalism in Twentieth-Century Ireland
Author:   Mark O'Brien
Publisher:   Manchester University Press
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Pages:   304
Publication Date:   21 May 2018
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Mark O'Brien
Publisher:   Manchester University Press
Imprint:   Manchester University Press
ISBN:  

9781526134783


ISBN 10:   1526134780
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   21 May 2018
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction 1. A new age 2. High dignity and low salaries 3. Free State - free press? 4. Power in a union 5. A red republic 6. Official Ireland 7. The impact of television 8. The Troubles and censorship 9. Modernity comes knocking 10. Lifting the lid 11. Spirit of the nation 12. An appalling vista Conclusion Index -- .

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'Mark O'Brien is an academic at Dublin City University. This book is well researched and welcome for reminding us of the evils of the State's past.' Eamon Dunphy is a journalist, broadcaster and podcaster, The Irish Times May 2017 'O'Brien's work is descriptive. Rows within and between journalist organisations are detailed. Major sto ries and how they were covered or missed are chronicled comprehensively.This book is welcome. It is well written and offers students a great introduction to Ireland and its journal ism and suggests a wealth of ideas for further research.' Michael Foley, Journalism Education Volume 6, number 2 -- .


‘Mark O’Brien is an academic at Dublin City University. This book is well researched and welcome for reminding us of the evils of the State’s past.’ Eamon Dunphy is a journalist, broadcaster and podcaster, The Irish Times May 2017 ‘O’Brien’s work is descriptive. Rows within and between journalist organisations are detailed. Major sto­ries and how they were covered or missed are chronicled comprehensively…This book is welcome. It is well written and offers students a great introduction to Ireland and its journal­ism and suggests a wealth of ideas for further research.’ Michael Foley, Journalism Education Volume 6, number 2 -- .


'Mark O'Brien is an academic at Dublin City University. This book is well researched and welcome for reminding us of the evils of the State's past.' Eamon Dunphy is a journalist, broadcaster and podcaster, The Irish Times May 2017 'O'Brien's work is descriptive. Rows within and between journalist organisations are detailed. Major sto-ries and how they were covered or missed are chronicled comprehensively.This book is welcome. It is well written and offers students a great introduction to Ireland and its journal-ism and suggests a wealth of ideas for further research.' Michael Foley, Journalism Education Volume 6, number 2 -- .


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Mark O'Brien is Senior Lecturer in Journalism History at Dublin City University

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