Dirty Discourse: Sex and Indecency in Broadcasting
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.49 (904 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 140515053X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 312 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Great information, poorly organized I bought a used version of this book to use as reference for an essay. It provided a bounty of useful, relevant information, especially history, of a topic few books have delved into. However the first edition published in 2003 does not include a Table of Contents, and the authors tend to jump around chronologi. Must for professional, scholar, lawyer, or just curious A Customer "Dirty Discourse" is a comprehensive examination of indecency and broadcasting. The authors provide interesting examples to explore the social, cultural, and legal developments of indecency in electronic media. The books is well-written and superbly researched. "Dirty Discourse" is cutting-edge reading on conte. A Customer said dishing the dirt. DD fairly and comprehensively examines a controversial and fascinating subject. An entertaining and informative work.
The book shows how and why broadcasting has evolved from the ribald antics of the Roaring 20s to today’s streaming cybersex, contrasting the standards and actions of the FCC v. What may appear to be “dirty discourse” to some may be considered to be laudable satire to others. the First Amendment amidst the over-the-air and in-the-court battles of over-the-top radio. Renowned media scholars and authors Robert Hilliard and Michael Keith examine the blue side of the airways in Dirty Discourse: Sex and Indecency in Broadcasting. It examines political pressures and legal considerations, including S
Examines the blue side of the airways with a first-ever analysis of the history and nature of off-color program content.Explores the treatment of once-forbidden topics in the electronic media, investigating the beliefs, attitudes and actions of those who present such material, those who condemn it, and those who defend it.Written from a social and cultural perspective, concentrates on the means of greatest distribution - radio, with its phenomenal growth of "shock jocks" and rap music lyrics.Provides coverage of television and the Internet, showing how and why broadcasting has evolved from the ribald antics of the Roaring 20's to today's streaming cybersex, contrasting the standards and actions of the FCC v. the First Amendment amidst the over-the-air and in-the-court battles of over-the-top radio.Illustrates political pressures and legal considerations, including Supreme Court decisions, and efforts to protect children from media smut.. What may appear to be 'dirty discourse' to some may be considered to be laudable satire to others. Changes in society, the pluralistic nature of the citizens and the geographic breadth of America preclude a common definition of what is indecent, profane, or obscene. In this fascinating book, renowned media scholars and authors, Robert Hilliard and Michael Keith, examine the history and nature of indecent program content in American radio
Hilliard is Professor of Visual and Media Arts at Emerson College in Boston. Dr. Keith is a Professorin the Communication Departmentat Boston College and author of numerous journal articles and over 20 books on electronic media. He is the author of more than 30 books on communication, including