The Broadcast Century and Beyond: A Biography of American Broadcasting
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (695 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0240804309 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Hilliard, Ph.D., is Professor of Media Arts and former Dean of Graduate Studies at Emerson College. Keith he coauthored Global Broadcasting Systems and Waves of Rancor, which was named by President Clinton to his 1999 yearly reading list of 12 books. With Christopher Sterling he co-authored Sounds of Change: FM Broadcasting in America. In addition, he is the author of numerous journal articles and has served in a number of editor
Each decade is a separate chapter, each year is a seperate section. I got this book for a Media Arts college class. It also includes a timeline along the top of each page covering the details of history at that time for a greater understanding of socially induced technological changes. If you are looking for a book that gives a descriptive history of mostly TV and radio, this is quite a good book.One of the best things about this book is the chronological organization. It starts at the beginning of radio all the way up to turn of the century TV technology. ( reader)
The book vividly depicts the events, people, programs, and companies that made television and radio dominant forms of communication. The ability of radio and television to educate, enlighten, and stimulate the contemporary mind is perhaps the most important of all modern technological developments. Over two hundred illustrations and photographs are provided that reflect the changes and growth of radio and television. The story of broadcasting is told in a direct and informal style, blending personal insight and authoritative scholarship to fully capture the many facets of this dynamic industry. The Broadcast Century and Beyond, Third Edition is a popular history of the most influential and innovative industry of this century. The Broadcast Century and Beyond, Third Edition, places the communication revolution in a comprehensive chronological context, allowing readers to fully grasp the media's profound impact on the political, social, and economic spheres.Numerous personal retrospectives from broadcast pioneers, including Garrison Keillor, Julia Child, Norman Corwin, and Steve Allen, add an intimate dimension to this eminently readable narrative. Also included is a current events timeline, which runs throughout the entire length of the book. The third edition will include a year-by-year presentation of the important media events of the 1990
Ellery said Broadcasting 's complete history. I guess this could be considered a textbook . Here is the history of broadcasting , the time line is a nice touch . If you are curious in any way about the history of broadcasting , then you will need to pick up a copy of this book .. dj_trancient said Radio to technology TV. I got this book for a Media Arts college class. It starts at the beginning of radio all the way up to turn of the century TV technology. If you are looking for a book that gives a descriptive history of mostly TV and radio, this is quite a good book.One of th. history at ease This book about American broadcasting history is wonderfully accessible and enjoyable to read. Very comprehensive, too.