Murrow: His Life and Times
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- Synopsis
- Murrow is the biography of America's foremost broadcast journalist, Edward R. Murrow. At twenty-nine, he was the prototype of a species new to communications--an eyewitness to history with the power to reach millions. His wartime radio reports from London rooftops brought the world into American homes for the first time. His legendary television documentary "See It Now" exposed us to the scandals and injustices within our own country. Friend of Presidents, conscience of the people, Murrow remained an enigma--idealistic, creative, self-destructive. In this portrait, based on twelve years of research, A. M. Sperber reveals the complexity and achievements of a man whose voice, intelligence, and honesty inspired a nation during its most profound and vulnerable times.
- Copyright:
- 1986
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 817 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780881910087
- Publisher:
- Freundlich Books
- Date of Addition:
- 04/26/17
- Copyrighted By:
- A. M. Sperber
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- Yes
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Communication
- Submitted By:
- BookLady
- Proofread By:
- Beverly Cory
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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