JOURNAL ARTICLE

Predicting the Winner: The Untold Story of Election Night 1952 and the Dawn of Computer Forecasting by Ira Chinoy (review).

  • Published In: Technology & Culture, 2025, v. 66, n. 1. P. 300 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Steingart, Alma 3 of 3

Abstract

Ira Chinoy's book, "Predicting the Winner: The Untold Story of Election Night 1952 and the Dawn of Computer Forecasting," explores the introduction of digital computing to election night broadcasting during the 1952 presidential election. Chinoy reveals the collaboration between NBC and the UNIVAC company, challenging the myth that UNIVAC predicted Eisenhower's victory early in the night. The book highlights how computers and televisions united to change how Americans experience elections and what citizens expect of the press, shedding light on the evolving relationship between technology and politics. Chinoy's work also delves into the historical context of election reporting and declining trust in journalism, offering potential remedies for our current media environment. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Technology & Culture. 2025/01, Vol. 66, Issue 1, p300
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Computer Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0040-165X
  • DOI:10.1353/tech.2025.a951090
  • Accession Number:182908456
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