8 edition of Biographical dictionary of American journalism found in the catalog.
Published
1989
by Greenwood Press in New York
.
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes index.
Statement | edited by Joseph P. McKerns. |
Contributions | McKerns, Joseph P., 1950- |
Classifications | |
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LC Classifications | PN4871 .B56 1989 |
The Physical Object | |
Pagination | xiv, 820 p. ; |
Number of Pages | 820 |
ID Numbers | |
Open Library | OL2047847M |
ISBN 10 | 0313238189 |
LC Control Number | 88025098 |
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