Nick Davies Books
Nick Davies is an award-winning author and investigative reporter. His numerous gongs include Reporter of the Year and Journalist of the Year at the British Press Awards. He is currently the special correspondent for the Guardian.
Flat Earth News
What's Flat Earth News about?
If you’ve ever entertained romantic fantasies about becoming a globe-trotting journalist, let Flat Earth News (2008) serve as a wake-up call. Truth is, modern journalists are under extreme pressure from the media outlets they serve, which are mostly controlled by profit-minded corporations. These blinks reveal why news desks simply regurgitate stories and why it’s so easy these days for spin doctors to manipulate the news.
Who should read Flat Earth News ?
- News junkies looking for a behind-the-scenes peek at media outlets
- Journalists and reporters wondering if they’re alone in their struggles
- Anyone who thinks that wire services are a reliable news source
What's Flat Earth News about?
Flat Earth News by Nick Davies delves into the world of modern journalism and exposes the widespread distortion, manipulation, and fabrication of news. Through extensive research and interviews, Davies uncovers how the pressures of 24/7 news, corporate interests, and dwindling resources have led to a decline in journalistic standards. This thought-provoking book challenges the way we consume news and raises important questions about the role of the media in society.
Who should read Flat Earth News?
Journalists and media professionals seeking to understand the flaws in the current news industry
Readers who want to become more critical consumers of news and media
Anyone interested in the impact of misinformation and fake news on society