Publication

2008 - Lexington Books, Lanham, MD, Maryland

Language

English

Word Count

56,250 words, Guess

Page Count

225 pages

Identifiers

  • Internet Archiveseenheardwomenof0000gutg
  • ISBN-100739120174
  • ISBN-100739120182
  • ISBN-139780739120170
  • ISBN-139780739120187
and 7 more
  • Goodreads5444399', '7280319
  • LibraryThing5562258
  • Library of Congress Control Number2007048361
  • OCLC Control Number182573629
  • Better World Books9780739120187
  • Better World Books9780739120170
  • Open LibraryOL22567798M

Classifications

  • DDC070.92/2
  • DDCB
  • LCCPN4872 .G88 2008
and 1 more
  • LCCPN4872.G88 2008

Description

"As a messenger of television news, an anchorperson must hook the audience and make them pay attention. In America, there has been a strong tradition of male news anchors - Edward R. Murrow, Walter Cronkite, Dan Rather, Peter Jennings. These men, perched at their 'electronic hearths', recounted the details of America's most significant history to its citizens. Today, women are visible in every area of television news, even in the hallowed anchor chair, but their presence has been hard-fought and continues to present unique challenges. When Oprah Winfrey edorsed the presidential candidacy of Barack Obama, it reinforced the tremendous power a broadcaster can wield." "Seen and Heard examines the lives, careers, and communication styles of twelve of the most compelling and recognizable women of television news, including Christiane Amanpour, Elizabeth Vargas, Diane Sawyer, Paula Zahn, Judy Woodruff, and Candy Crowley. From Barbara Walters's vast career that spans more than half a century to Katie Couric's historic appointment as the sole anchor of the CBS Evening News, this book explores the obstacles and opportunities for women in broadcasting."--Jacket.

Subjects

Topics

BiographyWomen journalistsWomen television journalistsWomen, united states, biographyWomen television journalists -- United States -- Biography

Places

Genres

  • Biography

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