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William Randolph Hearst : the early years, 1863-1910

Author: Ben H Procter
Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press, 1998.
Edition/Format:   Book : Biography : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Describes how the newspaper publisher established the forerunner of the tabloid by emphasizing sensationalism and lowering journalistic standards.
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Named Person: William Randolph Hearst; William Randolph Hearst; William Randolph (Verleger 1863-1951) Hearst
Material Type: Biography
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Ben H Procter
ISBN: 0195112776 9780195112771
OCLC Number: 37221264
Description: xiv, 345 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Contents: ch. 1. Romantic legend of the Hearsts --
ch. 2. Rebel from California --
ch. 3. Newspaperman --
ch. 4. "Monarch of the dailies" --
ch. 5. News war in New York --
ch. 6. Yellow journalism --
ch. 7. Journal's war --
ch. 8. Political activist --
ch. 9. Running for president --
ch. 10. "Uncrowned mayor of New York" --
ch. 11. "Patron saint" of the independents.
Responsibility: Ben Procter.
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Describes how the newspaper publisher established the forerunner of the tabloid by emphasizing sensationalism and lowering journalistic standards.

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