The Murdoch Archipelago

by Bruce with Potter Page

Rupert Murdoch is one of the most powerful men in the world today. As chief executive of News Corporation, he controls a global media empire which boasts some of the major players in newspapers, television, publishing and the movie business. In the English-speaking world, and increasingly in 'untapped' but potentially lucrative markets such as China, he wields an influence as political kingmaker second to none. How did he do it? How did this empire, a loose 'archipelago' of media islands large and small, come to be so successful and influential? Building on many years' research and featuring many previously undisclosed revelations, THE MURDOCH ARCHIPELAGO is the most definitive survey yet of Murdoch's life and times; how power flows from influence; and whether this should (or if it can) be regulated.

Genres: Business

Hardcover

First published September 1, 2003

Reviews

[Teddy Dodger · Rating 2 out of 5]

Overly long, prone to quoting too many irrelevant philosophers and not nearly concise enough. Also quite repetitive, like this review review like this review review review.

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

Long, detailed and sometimes tedious expose of the dirty digger