Tabloiding the Truth, Sachbücher von Steve Buckledee

"This thematically-organised book provides an objective and well-balanced account of the popular press in the UK. It is detailed enough to be suitable for students of Journalism, Linguistics and British Culture, and readable enough to be accessible to the layperson. Scholars will also undoubtedly appreciate the extraordinary insight that the volume offers into this `particularly British beast´.” (David Brett, University of Sassari, Italy)"Steve Buckledee presents us with a thorough, well researched analyses of the British tabloid phenomenon. His scholarly, narrative voice is authoritative, trustworthy and, at the same time, not overburdened by undue intellectual zeal. Whether you are an academic, journalist, researcher or just an inquisitive reader, this book will communicate with you in informative and pleasurable ways.” (Nebojša Radic, University of Cambridge, UK)"Uniquely combining an accessible writing style and thoughtful analyses, this excellent book provides a detailed exploration of the use of language in the British tabloid newspapers since the 1960s. Ambitious yet approachable, this is a refreshing addition to the scholarship on tabloid media and the use of language in media more generally. Both highly welcome and recommended.” (Monika Brusenbauch Meislová, Masaryk University, Czech Republic).