The Press and the Public Interest; The William Allen White Lectures by Agee, Warren K. – Editor - 1968

Public Affairs Press, Public Affairs Press, 1968. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Introduction by editor and biographical notes. Navy blue coloured cloth covered boards with gilt coloured titles to the backstrip. Quoting from the introduction page III, " ... The role of a free, responsible, and aggressive press in making democracy work is the theme of these William Allen White lectures, which have been delivered annually by 18 of America's leading reporters, editors, and publishers. Although given over a period encompassing almost 2 decades, the lectures are especially timely today. As early as 1950, the lecturers talked about the problems of increasing secrecy, credibility gaps, and managed news which the nation today is facing and which make the performance of today's press more crucial than ever before. These newsman chart a course for both press and nation in dealing with these problems."  Rubbing of the backstrip edges and book corners. The panels show stains and dust. Age toning of the text block edges with marks and foxing to the end pages. Original owner's rubberstamp to the top right-hand corner of the free front-end page.  Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [2], III - VI, [2], 220 pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Category: Communications & Media; Journalism; United States; Lectures. Inventory No: 0129120. .