Henry R. Luce and the Rise of the American News Media

by James L. Baughman

Book Overview

In this concise biography of the twentieth century's most influential magazine publisher, James L. Baughman describes Henry R. Luce's career and assesses his lasting contributions to American journalism. In 1923, Luce founded Time, an innovative magazine that revolutionized the news media. He went on to start such magazines as Fortune, Life, and Sports Illustrated. Baughman challenges the widely held assumption that Luce wielded extraordinary political...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801867169
• ISBN13: 9780801867163
• Release Date: July 2001
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"