{"product_id":"9788417678081","title":"The Director","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Director\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Jiménez, an experienced war correspondent, recounts in this work his surprise appointment as editor-in-chief of El Mundo and the brutal battle that cost him his job after barely a year. The book uncovers the web of pressures, influence, and favors between economic and political power and the press, revealing the secret strings that govern Spain. An essential chronicle for understanding journalistic intrigue and the fragility of editorial independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book chronicles the real-life experience of David Jiménez, who, after two decades as a correspondent and war reporter, was named editor-in-chief of El Mundo. What began as an exciting professional challenge turned into a struggle for control of the newspaper, culminating in his dismissal. Through his testimony, Jiménez exposes the pressures from ministers, bankers, CEOs, and corrupt commissioners, as well as the questionable morality of certain journalists. The work is a stark account of how external interests attempt to bend the press, offering a privileged look at the inner workings of power in Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe independence of journalism in the face of political and economic pressures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInternal struggles for control of major media outlets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCorruption and influence networks between power, business, and the press.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe personal and professional cost of defending journalistic ethics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe hidden operation of the media machinery in Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in investigative journalism, Spanish politics, and the inner workings of power. It is also ideal for communications professionals, journalism students, and anyone who wants to understand how relationships between the media, the government, and large corporations truly function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA first-person testimony on the reality of journalism in Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA documented exposé of the pressures faced by independent media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding the relationship between political power, economic power, and the press.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on professional ethics and the defense of freedom of information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA gripping narrative that combines the pace of a thriller with the raw nature of reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Jiménez García, David\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: LIBROS DEL KO, SLL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Memoirs, reportage, and collection of journalistic articles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NARRATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 296\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 530 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Director is a brave and necessary work that unveils the hidden tensions in the world of Spanish journalism. David Jiménez combines his experience as a reporter with a direct and uncompromising narrative, offering an account that is as revealing as it is disturbing. For those seeking to understand the power mechanisms that operate behind the headlines, this book is essential reading that invites critical reflection on the role of the press in a democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIBROS DEL KO, SLL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407216042331,"sku":"9788417678081","price":18.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841767808.jpg?v=1781850510","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417678081","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}