Encyclopedia of American Radio 1920-1960
Edition: 2 edition
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: October 2007
Language: eng
Format: Library Binding
Number of pages: 1144
ISBN-13: 9780786429424
Subjects: Radio; Reference works; Inter-war period, 1918-1939; Second World War, 1939-1945; c 1945 to c 1960; Performing Arts; Pop Arts / Pop Culture; Performing Arts/Dance; USA; Encyclopedias; Radio - Reference; Radio - History & Criticism; Radio broadcasting; United States
Description: "This work is the source for scholars of communication, social and cultural history and the popular arts, as well as devoted fans of radio history. New entries include information on such topics as gender discrimination in radio; holidays on the airwaves; husband and wife teams; minstrel shows, vaudeville, and burlesque; Scopes "monkey" trial broadcasts; and super heroes"--Provided by publisher.