Murdoch

Name: Murdoch
ISBN: 9787508749518

Wang JinfengChina Society Press · ChinaApr 2017

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Word count: 114K words
Chapters: 8
ISBN: 9787508749518

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Summary

The renowned scholar Bacon said, "To inspire each of us with the deeds of great men is worth more than all education."

Editor's review

The book Murdoch offers us a window into the complex life of Rupert Murdoch, the builder of a global media empire. Drawing on detailed sources, the author Wang Jinfeng not only traces Murdoch's business trajectory from heir to a local Australian newspaper to media titan spanning four continents, but also probes deeply into his highly controversial business philosophy, political influence, and the power struggles within his family. The book's value lies in going beyond simple success-story narratives, seeking instead to restore a three-dimensional, authentic portrait of Murdoch in the gray zone where journalistic ideals, commercial interests, and political power intersect. For readers, it is both a thrilling history of business expansion and a mirror reflecting the nature of power in the modern media industry. Reading this book helps us understand the formation and evolution of the global information landscape, and the subtle yet profound relationship between capital, media, and politics.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in the history of the global media industry and biographies of business titans
Observers seeking to understand the interplay between media, politics, and capital
Business professionals researching corporate mergers, acquisitions, and multinational strategy
Book lovers who enjoy in-depth biographies exploring complex human nature and its relationship with the times

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting light entertainment or inspirational success stories
Readers entirely unfamiliar with Western media and political contexts, lacking basic background knowledge

Reading tips

It is recommended to read alongside recent developments at Murdoch's media outlets (such as Fox News) to connect history with the present
Readers may focus on Murdoch's strategies and decisions in key acquisitions (such as The Times and Dow Jones)
The book can be read in comparison with biographies of other media moguls (such as Sumner Redstone) to grasp industry traits more comprehensively

About the publisher

China Society Press China · Founded in 1989

China Society Press focuses on publishing books in the field of social development, covering categories such as social organizations, social assistance, social work, social welfare, elderly care services, and administrative division and place names. Judging from the books in the database, the press also publishes in history, inspirational growth, and biography. Representative titles include the two-volume Qingming Shanghe Tu: The Palace Museum Collection Edition, Letters from Rockefeller to His Children, biographies of Nietzsche, Leonardo da Vinci, Zhang Daqian, and Wernher von Braun, and How to Win Friends and Influence People. Representative authors include Duan Yongqiang, Wei Mingming, Li Dandan, Miao Jie, Jin Xia, Liu Mingshan, Li Jianxue, and Dale Carnegie. Public information is limited, and the 52 titles in the database are not enough to fully capture the press's entire publishing profile and product lines.

序言
第一章事业的起步
第二章事业的发展1
第二章事业的发展2
第三章事业的腾飞
第四章事业全球化
第五章事业接班人
附录

FAQ

Is this book an official biography authorized by the author?

No. This is a third-party critical biography written by the Chinese author Wang Jinfeng based on public sources and research, not an official biography authorized or co-written by Murdoch himself.

Up to what period does this book's content extend?

Based on available information, the book covers Murdoch's career from his early years through his later life, including the establishment and expansion of his business empire and the challenges it faced, but the exact cutoff year requires consulting the original book's preface or afterword. The latest developments (such as recent corporate splits and retirement arrangements) may not be included.

Is the book's narrative stance critical or laudatory?

The book strives for objective balance. The author presents Murdoch's vision, boldness, and achievements as a business genius while not shying away from the controversial nature of his business methods, their impact on traditional journalistic values, and the political influence of his media empire, offering a multi-dimensional, controversial, and complex portrait.

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Wang Jinfeng Author · China

Wang Jinfeng is a compiler and editor of books. Public information about him is limited, and details such as his birth and death dates and education are not recorded. Judging from the 97 works held in the database, his editing covers a wide range of fields, including foreign literature, architecture, culture, history readings, documentary literature, and inspirational growth. He compiled Changcheng Zonglan: Gudai Haoda de Fangyu Gongcheng (An Overview of the Great Wall: The Massive Ancient Defense Project) and Xuanxian Ren Neng: Lidai Guanzhi yu Xuanba Zhidu (Selecting the Worthy and Capable: Official Systems and Selection Institutions Through the Dynasties) for the "Chinese Spiritual Homeland" series edited by Xiao Dongfa, and served as chief editor of popular science story series for young readers and legal education readers for the "Seventh Five-Year" law popularization campaign. His representative works also include Yaoguai Boshi: Shaonian Zhentan Tuan 02 (Dr. Monster: Young Detective Team 02), Suzhou Yuanlin (Suzhou Gardens), Diaojuan zhi Guang: Liangzhu Wenhua Yuqi (The Light of Carving: Liangzhu Culture Jades), and volumes of Sanshiliu Ji (Thirty-Six Stratagems), reflecting his sustained engagement in popularizing traditional culture, science education, and legal publicity.