Paper Chase
LES CARLYON
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Paper Chase
by LES CARLYON
Published
1982
Publisher
The Herald and Weekly Times
Pages
375
ISBN-10
090991740X
Description
“A lack of balanced research into the press in Australia has been a problem for media-watchers and media students for many years. The 1981 Norris Inquiry into the ownership and control of newspapers in Victoria changed this. It provided the first semi-judicial test of evidence on the press in Victoria – and, to some extent, the press in Australia. It ahs also provided the springboard for this book by Les Carlyon. Carlyon, a former editor of The Age, has examined more than two million words of evidence from the Norris Inquiry. Paperchase, The Press Under Examination, looks at the evidence, sifts it, challenges some of it, and relates it all to the ethical issues faced by the press around the world today. But it isn’t just a book about the Norris Inquiry. Carlyon takes his readers back to Daniel Defoe’s pamphlets, to the heyday of Northcliffe, Beaverbrook, David Syme and Keith Murdoch and onward to present-day publishers. This 400-page book does not espouse the cause of the newspaper publisher; nor does it embrace the press conspiracy theory. It’s a warts-and-all look at our press.”
For the Record
Accuracy in Australian newspapers
Yesterday's news
Printer and Newspaper Registration in Victoria 1838-1924
Gold Coast Bulletin
The Press gang
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Paper Chase?
This edition of Paper Chase has approximately 375 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Paper Chase?
For most readers, Paper Chase typically takes between 7h 49m and 5h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 93,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 15m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 93,750 words
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What is the word count of Paper Chase?
The estimated word count for Paper Chase is approximately 93,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Paper Chase?
Paper Chase was written by LES CARLYON.
When was Paper Chase published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1982. The original work may have been published on a different date.