Hilaire Belloc

The Free Press

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Hilaire Belloc's "The Free Press" is a powerful examination of press freedom and the forces that threaten it. A vital exploration of censorship and the manipulation of information, this book delves into the critical role of newspapers and the media in shaping public opinion. Belloc dissects the challenges to true journalism, offering a historical perspective on the struggle for a free and independent press. Focusing on the social sciences, political science, and business & economics related to media industries, "The Free Press" remains a relevant and insightful study. Explore the dynamics of power and control in the dissemination of news and the importance of civil rights in the face of censorship. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to engage with Belloc's arguments and consider their implications for the media landscape. A crucial read for anyone interested in the history of journalism and the ongoing fight for a truly free press. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 109g
• ISBN-13: 9781022940581
• ISBN-10: 1022940589
• Artikelnr.: 74124295

Autorenporträt

Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953) was a prolific Anglo-French writer, poet, historian, and essayist, known for his versatile literary contributions across various genres. Born in France to a French father and English mother, Belloc later became a British subject. He was educated at the Oratory School in England and Balliol College, Oxford. Belloc wrote extensively throughout his career, producing works that encompassed poetry, essays, novels, historical and biographical studies, travel writing, and children's literature. His literary output is characterized by its wit, clarity, and deep engagement with both contemporary issues and historical themes. His essays, collected in volumes such as "On Everything" (1909), demonstrate his sharp wit and keen insight into contemporary affairs. Belloc's satirical style often targeted political and cultural institutions, earning him a reputation as a provocative commentator. Hilaire Belloc remains a significant figure in English literature and intellectual history, admired for his literary craftsmanship, intellectual rigor, and passionate advocacy for his beliefs. Belloc passed away in 1953, leaving behind a body of work that reflects his deep engagement with the issues of his time and his enduring influence on subsequent generations of writers and thinkers.