The Broadcast Century and Beyond, Fourth Edition: A Biography of American Broadcasting [Paperback]

Robert L Hilliard (Author), Michael C Keith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 28, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0240805704 | ISBN-13: 978-0240805702 | Edition: 4

The Broadcast Century and Beyond, 4th Edition, is a popular history of the most influential and innovative industry of the previous and current century. 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 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. This text 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.

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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 the best things about this book is the chronological organization. Each decade is a separate chapter, each year is a seperate section. 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. (Amazon.com reader)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 4 edition (October 28, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240805704
• ISBN-13: 978-0240805702
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #493,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Radio to technology TV, July 12, 2003

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This review is from: The Broadcast Century and Beyond, Third Edition: A Biography of American Broadcasting (Paperback)

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 the best things about this book is the chronological organization. Each decade is a separate chapter, each year is a seperate section. 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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars history at ease, October 28, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Broadcast Century and Beyond, Third Edition: A Biography of American Broadcasting (Paperback)

This book about American broadcasting history is wonderfully accessible and enjoyable to read. Very comprehensive, too.