| Description |
xiv, 250 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction: The Changing Landscape of Politics, Government, and the Press -- 1. 'The bill of goods has been sold too late': The Winnipeg Free Press and the Road to War -- 2. 'The number one saboteur in Canada': The Financial Post and Rearmament -- 3. 'Some considerable influence on politics and political action': The Winnipeg Free Press and Conscription -- 4. 'In detail and with complete accuracy': Ken Wilson and the Making of an Authoritative Voice -- 5. 'A uniquely Canadian force': Blair Fraser and Maclean's -- 6. 'Avoiding wrong impressions': The Department of External Affairs, Lester Pearson, and the Press -- 7. 'We comment with some degree of impartiality': The Emergence of a Liberal Press Establishment -- Conclusion: A Responsible, Civilized Relationship |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Liberal Party of Canada -- History -- 20th century.
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Government and the press -- Canada.
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Mass media -- Political aspects -- Canada.
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| LC no. |
94165974 |
| ISBN |
0802029779 |
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0802074340 (paperback) |
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