The First Quarter-Century of American Broadcasting (Classic Reprint)

Edward P. J. Shurick

ISBN 10: 0260642622 / ISBN 13: 9780260642622

Published by Forgotten Books Okt 2018, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The First Quarter-Century of American Broadcasting (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books Okt 2018
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260642622
• ISBN 13: 9780260642622
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 675W x 152H x 22D millimeters 675 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 22 millimeters depth
• Weight: 390 grams

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Synopsis

How radio shaped America: a clear, in‑depth history of broadcasting’s first quarter‑century

This finalist-in-scope study assembles the story of American broadcasting from its dawn to the early postwar years, showing how stations, networks, and industry leaders built a new mass medium. You’ll follow how radio became a public service, a commercial force, and a cultural transformer, through careful research and contributions from many voices in the field. The book presents a documentary record, weaving chronology, chapters on law enforcement, education, advertising, war, and everyday life, with vivid examples and behind‑the‑scenes context.

This edition compiles the pandemic of facts, milestones, and human stories that defined early broadcasting, offering readers a factual, accessible panorama of how the medium grew, adapted, and influenced society. It foregrounds the people, programs, and moments that shaped radio—from news and public service to entertainment and education—without pretending to sugar‑coat the past. The result is a readable reference with punchy narratives that illuminate the medium’s reach, ingenuity, and challenges.

• A chronological spine of milestones and key events that marked the evolution of radio and television readiness.
• Case studies of real‑world impact, including how stations aided law enforcement, public safety, and disaster response.
• Profiles of pioneers, networks, and programs that helped broadcasting become a national institution.
• A framework for understanding how advertising, education, and culture intertwined with radio’s growth.

Ideal for readers of media history, radio enthusiasts, and anyone curious about how the American broadcasting system emerged and evolved in its formative years.