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YANew York Times reporter Kaufman describes events behind the headlines shown in reproductions of the paper's front pages during the pivotal year of 1968. Providing both background and aftermath, Kaufman also enlivens his fluid, reportorial narrative with insider details of journalism. Black-and-white photographs, well-chosen quotations, and an appendix that includes the full text of each story add immediacy. Reading list, timeline. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Kathleen Isaacs
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January, 2009