How Long to Read The Power of the Press

How Long Does it Take to Read The Power of the Press?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 52 minutes to read The Power of the Press by Thomas C. Leonard

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Many books have shown that journalists have political power, but none have offered a more wide-ranging account of how they got it. The Power of the Press is a pioneering look at the birth of political journalism. Before the American Revolution, Thomas Leonard notes, the press in the colonies was a timid enterprise, poorly protected by law and shy of government. Newspapers helped make the Revolution, but they were not fully aware of the way they could fit into a democracy. It was only in the nineteenth century that journalists learned to tell the stories and supply the pictures that made politics a national preoccupation. Leonard traces the rise of political reporting through some fascinating corridors of American history: the exposes of the Revolutionary era, the "unfeeling accuracy" of Congressional reporting, the role of the New York Times and Harper's Weekly in attacking New York City's infamous Tweed Ring, and the emergence of "muckraking" at the beginning of our century. The increasing power of the press in the political arena has been a double-edged sword, Leonard argues. He shows that while political reporting nurtured the broad interest in politics that made democracy possible, this journalism became a threat to political participation.

How long is The Power of the Press?

The Power of the Press by Thomas C. Leonard is 286 pages long, and a total of 73,216 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 89% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Power of the Press Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 40 minutes to read The Power of the Press aloud.

What Reading Level is The Power of the Press?

The Power of the Press is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Power of the Press?

The Power of the Press by Thomas C. Leonard is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy The Power of the Press by Thomas C. Leonard on Amazon click the button below.