The rise of radio, from Marconi through the Golden Age / Alfred Balk.
"This book analyzes the changing medium's social, political, and cultural impact. It casts new light on many topics, including the roles of women and African Americans, programming sources outside the Hollywood-Broadway nexus, and the arguments about Amos 'n' Andy--once the hit t...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Co.,
2006.
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| Summary: | "This book analyzes the changing medium's social, political, and cultural impact. It casts new light on many topics, including the roles of women and African Americans, programming sources outside the Hollywood-Broadway nexus, and the arguments about Amos 'n' Andy--once the hit that jump-started radio's young networks, now a controversial remnant of a bygone era"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | viii, 350 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-331) and index. |
| ISBN: | 0786423684 9780786423682 |