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The Powers That Be

David Halberstam

The Powers That Be

David Halberstam chronicles the stunning rise in power and influence of America's communications empires. It opens our eyes to the domination of government by the media. It takes us behind the scenes and shows us the new shapes of power in America today. It brings us close to the men and women who developed and wielded that power, and wield it now.

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Publisher
University of Illinois Press
Year
1979
ISBN-13
9780394503813
Genre
Nonfiction
Topics
Media powerAmerican journalism historyGovernment and media relations

Awards

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