# Make Poverty History: Political Communication in Action

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/books/make-poverty-history-political-communication-in-action/
- Published: 2009-01-01T10:37:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**An analysis of the production and consumption of the communications of Make Poverty
History , the high profile episode of social movement protest in the UK. **

The book follows the campaign throughout its lifetime and explores how attitudes
towards government and political opportunities influenced the negotiation of communications.

## Reviews

“Sireau’s work is a rare example of an informed study of political campaigning from
the inside. Its mix of first-hand observation and intellectual insight will make
fascinating reading for both scholars and practitioners in the field of political
communication.”
**Aeron Davis**, Senior Lecturer in Political Communications, Goldsmiths,
University of London, UK

‘Nick Sireau’s case-study engages with central issues in the modern publicity process,
in particular that complex interplay between political institutions, issue activism,
the media and the public that ‘campaigns’ now involve. His analysis and arguments
are illuminating for our wider understanding of contemporary public culture.’
**
Professor John Corner**, University of Liverpool, UK

## Comments

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- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/books/make-poverty-history-political-communication-in-action/#comment-3509
- Published: 2009-01-27T10:40:48+00:00

‘Sireau’s work is a rare example of an informed study of political campaigning from
the inside. Its mix of first-hand observation and intellectual insight will make
fascinating reading for both scholars and practitioners in the field of political
communication.’ 
 – Aeron Davis, Senior Lecturer in Political Communications, Goldsmiths,
University of London, UK

‘Nick Sireau’s case-study engages with central issues in the modern publicity process,
in particular that complex interplay between political institutions, issue activism,
the media and the public that ‘campaigns’ now involve. His analysis and arguments
are illuminating for our wider understanding of contemporary public culture.’
 –
Professor John Corner, University of Liverpool, UK

‘Nick Sireau writes with skill and intellect from a valuable and almost unique perspective–
close enough to have detailed and accurate knowledge, but removed enough from the
experience right at the centre to be able to analyse dispassionately. I don’t think
this account of Make Poverty History will ever be bettered. Superbly informed, deeply
insightful and fairly presented, the learning drawn out in this valuable book makes
a fantastic contribution not just to future campaigning to end poverty, but to every
social movement. Don’t just read it. Encourage others to read it.’
 – Martin Drewry,
Director of Health Unlimited