Pulitzer a life in politics, print, and power
Like Alfred Nobel, Joseph Pulitzer is better known today for the prize that bears his name than his contribution to history. Yet, in 19th-century industrial America, Pulitzer invented the modern mass media. Morris offers the definitive biography of this remarkable icon.
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Harper,
c2010.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| Summary: | Like Alfred Nobel, Joseph Pulitzer is better known today for the prize that bears his name than his contribution to history. Yet, in 19th-century industrial America, Pulitzer invented the modern mass media. Morris offers the definitive biography of this remarkable icon. "Comprehensive biography of media mogul Joseph Pulitzer"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | xiii, 558 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [531]-536) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780060798697 (hardback) 0060798696 (hardback) |
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