The Quieted Voice
Subtitle: The Rise and Demise of Localism in American Radio
Contributors: Robert W. McChesney (Foreword)
Edition: 1st Edition edition
Publisher: Southern Illinois University
Published: October 3, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 242
ISBN-13: 9780809326730
Subjects: Media studies; Radio & television industry; Radio; Performing Arts; Pop Arts / Pop Culture; United States; Performing Arts/Dance; USA; Radio - History & Criticism; Performing Arts / Radio / History & Criticism; Local mass media; Radio broadcasting
First sentence: Radio began as a local phenomenon, bringing information, then education, music and the arts, culture and entertainment to the communities in which radio stations were located.