{"product_id":"murdoch","title":"murdoch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWilliam Shawcross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pan Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0330329758\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 626\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1993\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 x 13 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used – Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book is in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMurdoch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a penetrating and authoritative biography by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWilliam Shawcross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e that chronicles the extraordinary rise of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRupert Murdoch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e from a young Australian newspaper proprietor to the architect of one of the world's most influential media empires. Drawing upon extensive research and interviews, Shawcross presents a detailed portrait of a businessman whose impact on journalism, broadcasting, and global media has been profound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book traces Murdoch's early years in Australia, his ambitious expansion into the British newspaper market, and his eventual transformation into a global media powerhouse. Readers gain insight into the strategic decisions, bold acquisitions, and entrepreneurial vision that enabled him to build an international network spanning newspapers, television, publishing, and entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond charting Murdoch's business success, the biography examines the controversies, challenges, and political influence associated with his media holdings. Shawcross explores the complex relationship between media power, public opinion, and political leadership, providing valuable context for understanding Murdoch's role in shaping modern communications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with journalistic rigor and narrative skill, the book offers a balanced assessment of a figure admired for his business acumen and scrutinized for his influence. It presents not only the story of an individual entrepreneur but also the evolution of the modern media industry during a period of rapid technological and cultural change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential read for students of journalism, media studies, business history, and contemporary politics, \u003cem\u003eMurdoch\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of the most comprehensive and insightful examinations of one of the most influential media figures of the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pan Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67007038619952,"sku":"BestBookCentre__G10350","price":595.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/BestBook-2026-06-18T130454.024.png?v=1781768104","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/murdoch","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}