THE BRASS CHECK: A Study of American Journalism (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Biggest Exposé on Sensational Media Coverage and Unethical Journalism in USA (From the Renowned Author, Journalist and Pulitzer Prize Winner)By Upton Sinclair
Length22h 3m
About this audiobook
In The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism, Upton Sinclair delivers a sweeping indictment of the American press as a commercial institution beholden to advertisers, owners, and class interests. Combining investigative documentation, polemic, anecdote, and moral argument, the book exposes how newspapers shape public opinion while claiming neutrality. Published in 1919, it belongs to the Progressive Era's muckraking tradition, yet its scale and vehemence make it one of the most sustained critiques of media power in modern American letters. Sinclair, already famous for The Jungle and his exposure of industrial exploitation, brought to journalism the same reformist intensity that marked his fiction and political writing. His socialist commitments, repeated clashes with hostile newspapers, and firsthand experience of misrepresentation sharpened his understanding of the press as an economic and ideological apparatus. The book reflects not detached academic inquiry but the urgency of a writer convinced that democracy itself depends on truthful communication. This volume is recommended for readers interested in media history, political criticism, and the origins of modern debates about press bias, corporate influence, and public trust. Though written a century ago, its arguments remain strikingly relevant, challenging readers to examine who controls information and whose interests journalism ultimately serves.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreOther
Length22 hrs 3 mins
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Publish dateSep 10, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism (pt. 1)
7The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism (pt. 2)
8The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism (pt. 3)
9The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism (pt. 4)
10The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism (pt. 5)
11The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism (pt. 6)
12The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism (pt. 7)
13The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism (pt. 8)
14Bonus
15The Crimes of the "Times": A Test of Newspaper Decency"
16Analysis
17Reflection
18Memorable Quotes
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