Behind the Times: Inside the New New York Times by Edwin Diamond

An incisive examination of the worlds most respected paper,Behind the Timestells the story of changingTimesian values and of a new era for the paper--a tale of editorial struggles, star columnists and critics, institutional self-importance, and the political and cultural favorites of theTimesowners and editors. Taking the reader inside theTimesnewsrooms and executive offices, Diamond offers an expert, insiders appraisal of how theTimesand its editors continue to shape coverage of major public events for over one million readers. Diamond goes behind the scenes to recount the papers recent and much heralded plan to win larger audiences and hold on to its dominant position in the new media landscape of celebrity journalism and hundred-channel television. Edwin DiamondsBehind the Timessets the Paper of Record straight--a fascinating look at the people and policies, the dissension and debate behind the seemingly serene masthead of theNew York Times.No newsroom is a Garden of Eden, and only the rare reporter wears a halo: theTimes,not surprisingly, is an imperfect place. But Edwin Diamond is careful to note the triumph as well as the turmoil at this great American newspaper. The result is a window on the changing world of journalism today.--Dan Rather

Author: Edwin Diamond

Language: English

Edition: 1

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 450

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Publication Date: 1995-10-15