Manipulating the Ether: The Power of Broadcast Radio in Thirties America - Hardcover

Brown, Robert J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786403977 ISBN 13: 9780786403974

Publisher: McFarland Publishing, 1998

Synopsis

F.D.R., the first politician to recognize the power of radio, appealed directly to the people for support of his New Deal. On October 30, 1938, Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" broadcast brought widespread panic with its fictional newscast of an alien invasion. How Roosevelt used radio, how the news was reported, and the changes Welles caused are all detailed.

About this title

About the Author:

Robert J. Brown is pursuing a Ph.D. in history at Syracuse University.

Review:

"a first rate, serious history...explains how radio changed listeners' perception of the world" -- Classic Images

"a timely reminder of old-time radio's influence on American politics and culture. Well-told and meticulously documented" -- C&RL News

"an absorbing, well-documented history" -- Past Times

"builds on three developments in the decade to describe radio's growing impact on American life" -- Communication Booknotes Quarterly

"interesting and fully documented...does a splendid job of eliminating gaps in readers' knowledge" -- Choice

"treasure trove of information.... There isn't enough space in this review to properly describe the information in this book...truly remarkable" -- The Illustrated Press

About this edition

• Publisher: McFarland Publishing
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0786403977
• ISBN 13: 9780786403974
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 310