Pre-Owned The Brass Check : A Study of American Journalism (Paperback) 9780252071102

In this systematic critique of the structural basis of U.S. media -- arguably the first one ever published -- Upton Sinclair writes that "American journalism is a class institution serving the rich and spurning the poor. Likening journalists to prostitutes, the title of the book refers to a chit that was issued to patrons of urban brothels of the ...... Contributor: Upton Sinclair

Title: Pre-Owned The Brass Check : A Study of American Journalism (Paperback) 9780252071102 Book Format: Paperback ISBN10: 0252071107 EAN: 9780252071102 Author(s): Upton Sinclair Publisher: University of Illinois Press Publication Date: 2002 Pre-Owned: Good: Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover, dust jacket may not be included, minimal wear to binding, most of the pages undamaged(e.g., minimal creases or tears), highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive, no missing pages. May be a former library book, with usual treatments(e.g., mylar covers, call stickers, stamps, card pockets, barcodes, or remainder marks). Extra components, such as CDs, DVDs, figurines, or access codes are not included.