The First Texas News Barons by Patrick L Cox

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Summary

Shows how newspaper publishers including A H Belo and George B Dealey ("Dallas Morning News"), William P Hobby and Oveta Culp Hobby ("Houston Post"), Jesse H Jones ("Houston Chronicle"), and Amon G Carter Sr ("Fort Worth Star-Telegram") played a crucial role in transforming Texas into a modern state.

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The First Texas News Barons by Patrick L Cox

A fascinating look at how newspaper publishers including A. H. Belo and George B. Dealey (Dallas Morning News), William P. Hobby and Oveta Culp Hobby (Houston Post), Jesse H. Jones (Houston Chronicle), and Amon G. Carter Sr. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) pla
Those interested in how power is used -- as well as who gets to wield it -- will enjoy this contribution to the study of journalism, often called the rough draft of history* East Texas Historical Association *
Patrick L. Cox served as the Associate Director of the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin and is now an independent scholar, contributing to National Public Radio and other media.
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ISBN 13 9780292709775
ISBN 10 0292709773
Title The First Texas News Barons
Author Patrick L Cox
Series Focus On American History Series
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher University of Texas Press
Year published 2005-11-01
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.