The Crimes Of The Times: A Test Of Newspaper Decency

by Upton Sinclair and Sinclair Upton

Book Overview

The Crimes of the Times: A Test of Newspaper Decency is a book written by Sinclair Upton. The book is a scathing critique of the newspaper industry in America during the early 20th century. Sinclair argues that newspapers are guilty of sensationalizing news stories, promoting propaganda, and manipulating public opinion for their own financial gain. He also accuses newspapers of being complicit in the perpetuation of social and political injustices,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163702080
• ISBN13: 9781163702086
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"