Big Media
Two authors discussed their books on the history of communications industries. Richard John, the author of Network Natio…
As part of a promotion to watch programs on BookTV.org, a video clip was shown of Richard John, the author of Network Nation: Inventing Amer… read more
As part of a promotion to watch programs on BookTV.org, a video clip was shown of Richard John, the author of Network Nation: Inventing American Telecommunications (2010), and Tim Wu, author of The Master Switch: The Rise and Fall of Information Empires (Knopf, 2010), talking about the history of media consolidation. Nicholas Lemann moderated the event, “Big Media: Pro and Con,” at the Columbia University Journalism School in New York City on November 30, 2010.
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Two authors discussed their books on the history of communications industries. Richard John, the author of Network Natio…
Jonathan Cole, former provost of Columbia University, presented a history of the American university. He reported on Am…
Christopher Daly recounts 300 years of reportage in the United States. Professor Daly examines the current arguments tha…
William Kennedy talked about his book, O Albany!: Improbable City of Political Wizards, Fearless Ethnics, Spectacular Ar…