Mr. Associated Press : Kent Cooper and the twentieth-century world of news / Gene Allen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Allen, Gene, 1952- author.

Series:

The History of Media and Communication Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Journalists--United States--Biography.

Journalists.

Journalism--United States--History--20th century.

Journalism.

Associated Press.

Cooper, Kent, 1880-1965.

Cooper, Kent.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (442 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Urbana : University of Illinois Press, [2023]

Summary:

This book, 'Mr. Associated Press: Kent Cooper and the World of News' by Gene Allen, is a detailed exploration of Kent Cooper's influential role in the evolution of the Associated Press (AP) and the broader world of journalism. Cooper, who served as AP's general manager and executive director between 1925 and 1951, significantly shaped the organization's practices and its international expansion. The book examines Cooper's efforts in restructuring international news systems, embracing new journalistic technologies, and maintaining AP's standards of impartiality and accuracy. It also highlights his contributions to the growth of U.S. international influence in the mid-20th century. Intended for readers interested in media history and journalism, the book provides insights into Cooper's leadership and its lasting impact on global news dissemination. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Cover Page

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Acknowledgments

1 "Fitting Himself for the Newspaper Profession"

2 Apprenticeship and Ascent

3 "Very Much the Boss"

4 The Opposition

5 International Ambitions

6 The Japanese Gambit

7 New Media

8 Politics, External and Otherwise

Photographs

9 The Shadow of War

10 "The Government Suit"

11 The Crusade

12 The Voice of America

13 "Mr. Associated Press"

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Series Page.

Notes:

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Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780252054471

0252054474

OCLC:

1385452060