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Paperback The Media And The Man: How the Media works to cover for the Government Book

ISBN: B0DPVGQFJY

ISBN13: 9798302995100

The Media And The Man: How the Media works to cover for the Government

**"The Media and the Man"** by Ricky Dhillon explores the interplay between British media and government across pivotal events, illustrating how media has often bolstered official narratives instead of holding power to account.

Key moments include the **Suez Crisis (1956)**, where the BBC framed Britain's intervention as a defense of national interests, and the **Falklands War (1982)**, where tabloids fueled hyper-nationalism to support Margaret Thatcher's government. During the **Iraq War (2003)**, media amplified unverified claims about weapons of mass destruction, legitimizing an unjustified invasion. The **2009 Parliamentary Expenses Scandal** revealed the power of investigative journalism but exposed media partisanship. In the **Brexit Referendum (2016)**, tabloids spread misinformation and sensationalism, shaping public opinion with emotional appeals.

The book underscores the media's immense influence on public perception and politics while highlighting the need for an independent press to safeguard democracy in an age of growing misinformation.

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