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The Rise of the Right to Know: Politics and the Culture of Transparency, 1945-1975

With Michael Schudson, a sociologist and historian of the news media and a professor at the Columbia Journalism School.

This lecture emphasizes the relative infancy of the right to know, from the Freedom of Information Act to fuller disclosure on product labels and environmental-impact statements.

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When: Wed., Jan. 27, 2016 at 6:30 pm
Where: New York Public Library—Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
476 Fifth Ave. (42nd St. Entrance)
212-340-0863
Price: Free
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With Michael Schudson, a sociologist and historian of the news media and a professor at the Columbia Journalism School.

This lecture emphasizes the relative infancy of the right to know, from the Freedom of Information Act to fuller disclosure on product labels and environmental-impact statements.

Events at The New York Public Library may be photographed or recorded. By attending these events, you consent to the use of your image and voice by the Library for all purposes.

Buy tickets/get more info now