Book review: A forensic examination of the gutter press’s race to the bottom

The Newsmongers: A History of Tabloid Journalism is a thoroughly researched, well-crafted history of tabloid journalism from the 16th century right through to the clickbait journalism of today
Book review: A forensic examination of the gutter press’s race to the bottom

Terry Kirby argues convincingly that the line between the third and fourth estate has gradually eroded in Britain over the last few decades. Picture: Max Kirby

  • The Newsmongers: A History of Tabloid Journalism 
  • Terry Kirby
  • Reaktion Books €22.99 

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