The Newspaper Press: Its Origin--Progress--And Present Position - Softcover

James Grant

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0461781069 ISBN 13: 9780461781069

Publisher: HardPress, 2016

Synopsis

The Newspaper Press: Its Origin--Progress--And Present Position by James Grant. This work surveys the development of the newspaper industry, blending historical narrative, technical detail, and critical reflection. Grant traces the origin of modern printing and paper-making, the rise of the Times and its empire, and the expansion of metropolitan papers through the 19th century. It covers contributions of steam printing, the scale of Printing House Square, and the transformation of editorial and reporting practices, including parliamentary reporters, special correspondents, penny-a-liners, and the pressures of advertising and government taxation. The book discusses telegraphy and the advent of Reuter’s network, the economics of ads, the evolution of morning vs. evening papers, and cross-continental comparisons among London, Paris, and New York publications. It also examines the social roles of editors, the management structures of papers, and the moral responsibilities of journalism as a public service. Throughout, Grant treats journalism as a global phenomenon shaping public opinion, commerce, and culture, and insists on the profession’s potential for reform and enlightenment.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461781069
• ISBN 13: 9780461781069
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 488