Northcliffe's Legacy: Aspects of the British Popular Press, 1896-1996

Book Overview

The essays in Northcliffe's Legacy explore the popular press since 1896 - from Harmsworth's Daily Mail to Maxwell's Mirror . Topics include: the sorry tale of the Daily Herald; early dealings with the BBC; the role of photojournalism; the contribution of Reuters; and the roots of financial journalism for a mass market. The history of the popular press has always been about more than big headlines and big profit margins, as this volume successfully...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0333919971
• ISBN13: 9780333919972
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: MacMillan
• Length: 237 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"