Tells how radio and television became an integral part of American life, of how a toy became an industry and a force in politics, business, education, religion, and international affairs.
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Erik Barnouw, now retired, was Chief of the Library of Congress's Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and recorded Sound Division, and long headed Columbia University's film division.
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Excellent overview of the formative years of US broadcasting,
By Tom in Texas (Plano, TX USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Golden Web: A History of Broadcasting in the United States: Vol. 2 - 1933 to 1953 (v. 2) (Hardcover)
This book is the second in a series of three books that comprehensively cover the American broadcasting and radio industry from the very beginning through 1970. This particular book covers the period between 1933 and 1953, when much of the current structure (networks, sponsorship, etc) of the business were solidified. The whole series is outstanding, especially volumes I & II, both of which I would highly recommend to anyone interested in understanding how the US radio/TV business evolved.
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Great Read if You are Interested in Broadcasting History,
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This review is from: The Golden Web: A History of Broadcasting in the United States: Vol. 2 - 1933 to 1953 (v. 2) (Hardcover)
I first read this book, and the other two volumes, as a grad student in an early broadcasting history course. They are excellent resources filled with information on the development of the broadcasting industry.
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