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Stay tuned: A concise history of American broadcasting

Published 1 January 1978
Christopher H. Sterling, John M. Kittross
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Abstract

The context of broadcasting. The prehistory of broadcasting (to 1919). The beginnings of broadcasting (1920-1926). The coming of commercialism (1926-1933). Radio's golden age (1934-1941). Radio goes to war (1941-1945). Era of great change (1945-1952). The age of television (1952-1960). Accommodation and adjustment (1961-1976). Challenge and competition: 1977-1988. Lessons from the past for the future. Appendices. Index.

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Arts and Humanities