The race beat
Gene Roberts
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The race beat
by Gene Roberts, Hank Klibanoff
Published
October 31, 2006
Publisher
Knopf
Pages
518
ISBN-13
9780679403814
ISBN-10
0679403817
Description
This is the story of how America awakened to its race problem, of how a nation that longed for unity after World War II came instead to see, hear, and learn about the shocking indignities and injustices of racial segregation in the South--and the brutality used to enforce it. It is the story of how the nation's press, after decades of ignoring the problem, came to recognize the importance of the civil rights struggle and turn it into the most significant domestic news event of the twentieth century. Drawing on private correspondence, notes from secret meetings, unpublished articles, and interviews, veteran journalists Gene Roberts and Hank Klibanoff go behind the headlines and datelines to show how a dedicated cadre of newsmen--first black reporters, then liberal southern editors, then reporters and photographers from the national press and the broadcast media--revealed to a nation its most shameful shortcomings and propelled its citizens to act.--From publisher description.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The race beat?
This edition of The race beat has approximately 518 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 The race beat?
For most readers, The race beat typically takes between 10h 48m and 7h 12m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 129,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 38m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 129,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The race beat?
The estimated word count for The race beat is approximately 129,500 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 The race beat?
The race beat was written by Gene Roberts, Hank Klibanoff.
When was The race beat published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 31, 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.