Chris Horrie

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Chris Horrie is a journalist, author and lecturer [1] specializing in investigative journalism, finance and profiles of major public figures.

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As a freelance feature writer his work can be found in the following British newspapers: The Independent, Independent on Sunday, Evening Standard, Mail on Sunday, The Observer, New Statesman, The Guardian.

Authored books

Horrie is also the author/co-author of several books, usually concerning major media figures:

Academic roles

Chris Horrie was the Head of Department for Film, Media and Journalism at Staffordshire University until April 2018.

He has previously held lecturing roles at the University of Winchester and Salford University.

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References

  1. "CHris Horrie". Chris Horrie. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  2. Leigh, David (2014). "Peter Chippindale obituary | Media | theguardian.com". theguardian.com. Retrieved 18 August 2014. ex-employee
  3. Regester, Michael; Larkin, Judy (3 April 2005). Risk issues and crisis management: a casebook of best practice . Kogan Page Publishers. pp.  177–. ISBN   978-0-7494-4382-5 . Retrieved 5 June 2011.