Radio Voices: American Broadcasting, 1922-1952
- ISBN-10
- 0816626219
- ISBN-13
- 9780816626212
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 353
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1997
- Publisher
- U of Minnesota Press
- Author
- Michele Hilmes
Description
Looks at the history of radio broadcasting as an aspect of American culture, and discusses social tensions, radio formats, and the roles of African Americans and women
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