Publication

1979 - Knopf, New York, United States

Language

English

Word Count

192,750 words, Guess

Page Count

771 pages

Identifiers

and 6 more
  • ISBN-139780394503813
  • Goodreads1361067
  • LibraryThing123482
  • Library of Congress Control Number78020605
  • OCLC Control Number4641874
  • Open LibraryOL21359763M

Classifications

  • DDC070.4/0973
  • LCCPN4888.P6
  • LCCPN4888.P6 H3 1979
and 1 more
  • LCCPR4888.P6 H3

Description

David Halberstam's new book is an extraordinary achievement. It chronicles the stunning rise in power and influence of America's communications empires. It opens our eyes to the domination of government by the media. It takes us behind the scenes and shows us the new shapes of power in America today. It brings us close to the men and women who developed and wielded that power, and wield it now. - Jacket flap.

Description

An inside history of four of Americas̕ greatest media institutions: Time Incorporated, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and CBS.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The powers that beKnopf1979-01-01

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