{"product_id":"investigative-journalism-a-survival-guide-paperback","title":"Investigative Journalism: A Survival Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Leigh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt a time of hyper-partisanship, media fragmentation and \"fake news\", the work of investigative journalism has never been more important. This book explores the history and art of investigative journalism, and explains how to deal with legal bullies, crooked politicians, media bosses, big business and intelligence agencies; how to withstand conspiracy theories; and how to work collaboratively across borders in the new age of data journalism. It also provides a fascinating first-hand account of the work that went into breaking major news stories including WikiLeaks and the Edward Snowden affair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on over 40 years of experience with world-leading investigative teams at newspapers including the \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, award-winning journalist David Leigh provides an illuminating insight into some of the biggest news events of the 20th and 21st centuries. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes work of journalists and news organizations. It also acts as an essential practical toolkit for both aspiring and established investigative journalists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt a time of hyper-partisanship, media fragmentation and \"fake news\", the work of investigative journalism has never been more important. This book explores the history and art of investigative journalism, and explains how to deal with legal bullies, crooked politicians, media bosses, big business and intelligence agencies; how to withstand conspiracy theories; and how to work collaboratively across borders in the new age of data journalism. It also provides a fascinating first-hand account of the work that went into breaking major news stories including WikiLeaks and the Edward Snowden affair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on over 40 years of experience with world-leading investigative teams at newspapers including the \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, award-winning journalist David Leigh provides an illuminating insight into some of the biggest news events of the 20th and 21st centuries. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes work of journalists and news organizations. It also acts as an essential practical toolkit for both aspiring and established investigative journalists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Leigh\u003c\/b\u003e is one of Britain's best-known investigative journalists, and the Anthony Sampson Professor in Reporting at City, University of London, UK. He was head of investigations at the \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e for 15 years, a journalist for \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eObserver \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Scotsman\u003c\/i\u003e, and the first Laurence Stern Fellow at \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e. He was also a TV producer at \u003ci\u003eThis Week\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWorld in Action\u003c\/i\u003e. He has won numerous journalism awards and is the author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eWikileaks: Inside Julian Assange's War on Secrecy \u003c\/i\u003e(2011).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.49 x 8.27 x 5.83 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 12, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42711441342527,"sku":"9783030167516","price":42.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/f8829fc1eef14998fd0efe192a13164f.webp?v=1765058503","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/investigative-journalism-a-survival-guide-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}