President Obama Election 2008: A Collection of Newspaper Front Pages Selected by the Poynter Institute - Softcover

The Poynter Institute

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0740784803 ISBN 13: 9780740784804

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

The presidential campaign of 2008 was one of the most intense and closely-followed races in US politics. Moments after the presidential victory was called for Barack Obama, editors at newspapers around the world began framing some of the most significant front pages in history.

President Obama: Election 2008 is a collection of over seventy November 5th, 2008 newspaper front pages from around the world. There is no better statement of the emotion, excitement and significance of this historic event. Compiled by The Poynter Institute, a non-profit school for journalists, which stands for a journalism that informs citizens, enlightens public discourse and strengthens ties between journalism and democracy.

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Founded in 1975, The Poynter Institute is a school dedicated to teaching and inspiring journalists and media leaders. It promotes excellence and integrity in the practice of craft and in the practical leadership of successful businesses. It stands for a journalism that informs citizens and enlightens public discourse. It carries forward Nelson Poynter's belief in the value of independent journalism in the public interest. As a financially independent, nonprofit organization, The Poynter Institute is beholden to no interest except its own mission: to help journalists seek and achieve excellence.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0740784803
• ISBN 13: 9780740784804
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96