Covering America: A Narrative History of a Nation's Journalism
Covering America: A Narrative History of a Nation's Journalism
Overview
A comprehensive, fresh telling of an important dimension of American history. Covering America adds shape and new understanding to the intriguing stories many of us know as myths of origin, from Ben Franklin's escape from printer's devil servitude to biographies of such greats as David Halberstam and H. L. Mencken. Daly is skeptical enough to dig into the facts behind the legends, but happily he is not on a debunking crusade. His obvious faith in journalism as an honorable estate (as Louis Rubin calls it) and learned profession (as Robert E. Lee tried to envision it) comes through. --Douglas Cumming, author of 'The Southern Press: Literary Legacies and the Challenge of ModernityThis is grand narrative as it should be deftly balancing nuanced and consequential portraits of individual characters (Mencken, Luce, Hearst, Winchell, Lippman) with compelling accounts of the big developments. . . . I learned much from it and I truly enjoyed it. --Bruce Schulman, author of 'The Seventies: The Great Shift in American Culture, Politics, and Society'Essential reading for anyone who cares about American history, media, or culture. This is a great story about the entire tradition of journalistic storytelling, told smartly and thoroughly. --Susan Orlean, staff writer for 'The New Yorker' and author of 'Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend' and 'The Orchid Theif'In this scholarly yet readable volume, Daly presents a surprisingly spirited and detailed account of American journalism and the many ways in which the press has impacted the trajectory of American history, and vice versa. . . . Any history book runs the risk of being bland, but Daly peppers the text with amusing anecdotes and intriguing facts. In addition to the interesting stories, Daly makes many cogent arguments about what the press has meant to the country's shared history and identity. --Publishers WeeklyDaly provides a lively, interesting review of journalism's many personalities, events and trends. It is an excellent work of history concerning the profession and business of journalism, filled with anecdotes and intriguing facts. It surely belongs on the shelves everywhere journalism is celebrated. --BookviewsIn Covering America: A Narrative History of a Nation s Journalism, Christopher B. Daly has written a masterful, meticulously researched work that should be celebrated by not just those in the field but every informed citizen. In this landmark account, he has brilliantly examined the economic, political and social forces that have shaped America s media since their beginnings 'as a tiny and timid affair conducted by a handful of people in a remote backwater of the great British Empire.' . . . A professor of journalism now at Boston University, Daly spent 10 years as an AP editor and reporter and a decade at The Washington Post before moving to academia. He knows his subject inside-out (as it were). He also knows how to write and the proof is this compelling, character-driven account filled, almost novelistically, with iconic, colorful and distinctly American characters. --Providence JournalA handful of vintage black-and-white photographs illustrate this meticulous , methodical, and absolutely invaluable recommendation especially for public and college library collections. --Midwest Book ReviewThis is a useful, very up-to-date one volume narrative summary of the story. . . . For students of the history of information, this is a welcome addition to the literature on who supplied many types of publications to the American public and how they functioned. It is a practical volume for both students of American history and for participants in American media, such as journalists, editors, and publishers. In the vernacular of today's media, it is also 'a good read.' --Information & CultureThe strength of Covering America is Daly's emphasis on story. In a genre awash in mind-numbing recitations of names and dates, Daly has pared matters down to their essentials and given his characters room to breathe. . . . But it is in Daly's attention to larger forces, including technology, that makes Covering America stand out. --Nieman Journalism LabDescription
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Overview
A comprehensive, fresh telling of an important dimension of American history. Covering America adds shape and new understanding to the intriguing stories many of us know as myths of origin, from Ben Franklin's escape from printer's devil servitude to biographies of such greats as David Halberstam and H. L. Mencken. Daly is skeptical enough to dig into the facts behind the legends, but happily he is not on a debunking crusade. His obvious faith in journalism as an honorable estate (as Louis Rubin calls it) and learned profession (as Robert E. Lee tried to envision it) comes through. --Douglas Cumming, author of 'The Southern Press: Literary Legacies and the Challenge of ModernityThis is grand narrative as it should be deftly balancing nuanced and consequential portraits of individual characters (Mencken, Luce, Hearst, Winchell, Lippman) with compelling accounts of the big developments. . . . I learned much from it and I truly enjoyed it. --Bruce Schulman, author of 'The Seventies: The Great Shift in American Culture, Politics, and Society'Essential reading for anyone who cares about American history, media, or culture. This is a great story about the entire tradition of journalistic storytelling, told smartly and thoroughly. --Susan Orlean, staff writer for 'The New Yorker' and author of 'Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend' and 'The Orchid Theif'In this scholarly yet readable volume, Daly presents a surprisingly spirited and detailed account of American journalism and the many ways in which the press has impacted the trajectory of American history, and vice versa. . . . Any history book runs the risk of being bland, but Daly peppers the text with amusing anecdotes and intriguing facts. In addition to the interesting stories, Daly makes many cogent arguments about what the press has meant to the country's shared history and identity. --Publishers WeeklyDaly provides a lively, interesting review of journalism's many personalities, events and trends. It is an excellent work of history concerning the profession and business of journalism, filled with anecdotes and intriguing facts. It surely belongs on the shelves everywhere journalism is celebrated. --BookviewsIn Covering America: A Narrative History of a Nation s Journalism, Christopher B. Daly has written a masterful, meticulously researched work that should be celebrated by not just those in the field but every informed citizen. In this landmark account, he has brilliantly examined the economic, political and social forces that have shaped America s media since their beginnings 'as a tiny and timid affair conducted by a handful of people in a remote backwater of the great British Empire.' . . . A professor of journalism now at Boston University, Daly spent 10 years as an AP editor and reporter and a decade at The Washington Post before moving to academia. He knows his subject inside-out (as it were). He also knows how to write and the proof is this compelling, character-driven account filled, almost novelistically, with iconic, colorful and distinctly American characters. --Providence JournalA handful of vintage black-and-white photographs illustrate this meticulous , methodical, and absolutely invaluable recommendation especially for public and college library collections. --Midwest Book ReviewThis is a useful, very up-to-date one volume narrative summary of the story. . . . For students of the history of information, this is a welcome addition to the literature on who supplied many types of publications to the American public and how they functioned. It is a practical volume for both students of American history and for participants in American media, such as journalists, editors, and publishers. In the vernacular of today's media, it is also 'a good read.' --Information & CultureThe strength of Covering America is Daly's emphasis on story. In a genre awash in mind-numbing recitations of names and dates, Daly has pared matters down to their essentials and given his characters room to breathe. . . . But it is in Daly's attention to larger forces, including technology, that makes Covering America stand out. --Nieman Journalism LabDescription
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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