""The Times "was never 'the greatest newspaper in the world, ' nor even very good except, like the vicar's egg, in spots. . . . "The Times" succeeded because advertisers valued its readership and because readers respected its explicit commitment to integrity and its implicit role as the voice of the establishment."
Hess argues that the paper deliberately fudged its coverage of Vietnam at a crucial turn. He revisits the close association of the Sulzberger publishing family with the world leaders the newspaper purported to cover objectively. Later Hess shows that the "Times "was far better acquainted with the jet-set than with its neglected backyard; few at the paper in the 1970s seemed able to pick out the Bronx on a map.
"My Times" is not without warmth for the Good Gray Lady. And Hess notes that working for "the most influential paper in the world" gave him a platform to pursuevarious campaigns for justice, a few of which he recaps here.
John Hess is a veteran newspaperman and the author of "Vanishing France" and "The Case for De Gaulle." Following his "retirement" Hess freelanced for "The Nation" and "Grand Street," and continues his role as media watchdog with a daily spot on WBAI's Pacifica, New York public radio.
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""The Times "was never 'the greatest newspaper in the world, ' nor even very good except, like the vicar's egg, in spots. . . . "The Times" succeeded because advertisers valued its readership and because readers respected its explicit commitment to integrity and its implicit role as the voice of the establishment."
Hess argues that the paper deliberately fudged its coverage of Vietnam at a crucial turn. He revisits the close association of the Sulzberger publishing family with the world leaders the newspaper purported to cover objectively. Later Hess shows that the "Times "was far better acquainted with the jet-set than with its neglected backyard; few at the paper in the 1970s seemed able to pick out the Bronx on a map.
"My Times" is not without warmth for the Good Gray Lady. And Hess notes that working for "the most influential paper in the world" gave him a platform to pursuevarious campaigns for justice, a few of which he recaps here.
John Hess is a veteran newspaperman and the author of "Vanishing France" and "The Case for De Gaulle." Following his "retirement" Hess freelanced for "The Nation" and "Grand Street," and continues his role as media watchdog with a daily spot on WBAI's Pacifica, New York public radio.
Imprint | Seven Stories Press,U.S. |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | September 2003 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | September 2003 |
Authors | John Hess |
Dimensions | 1 x 1 x 19mm (L x W x H) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 288 |
Edition | Seven Stories Press 1st ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-58322-622-3 |
Barcode | 9781583226223 |
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LSN | 1-58322-622-2 |