Encyclopedia of American Radio, 1920-1960, 2d ed.
Author:   Luther F. Sies
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
ISBN:  

9780786495634


Pages:   1158
Publication Date:   29 April 2014
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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"In this revised, expanded and corrected edition, the acclaimed Encyclopedia of American Radio, 1920-1960 (Booklist Editors' Choice; ""recommended""--Library Journal) offers even better coverage of the performers and programming on American radio from its inception to its golden age. This work is the definitive 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 fascinating 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. Also included is additional information on broadcasters of the twenties, thirties, and forties, as well as on unique entertainers ranging from astrologists and musical saw soloists to yodelers and whistlers. These new additions offer even fuller understanding of radio's important role in American social and cultural history."

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Author:   Luther F. Sies
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 5.90cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   2.440kg
ISBN:  

9780786495634


ISBN 10:   0786495634
Pages:   1158
Publication Date:   29 April 2014
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents —Volume 1— Acknowledgments      Introduction to the First Edition      Introduction to the Second Edition      How to Use This Book      The Encyclopedia, A-R      (entries 1–28040) —Volume 2— The Encyclopedia, S–Z      (entries 28041–35976) Appendix A: Chronolog y, 1906–1960      Appendix B: Broadcasters by Category      Bibliography      Station Index      Program Index      Name Index     

Reviews

“recommended”—Library Journal; “definitive reference source...recommended”—Booklist; “a huge labor of love for old time radio fans”—Communication Booknotes Quarterly; “belongs on just about every shelf in every library”—ARBA; “covers radio like no other books have...I learned more about radio’s early days than I ever dreamed was possible to know...the most exhaustive book of American radio ever published”—Fielding's Review; “full of evocative summaries...impressive”—Reference & Research Book News.


"recommended"""" - Library Journal """"definitive reference source...recommended"""" - Booklist/RBB"


recommended - <em>Library Journal</em><br><br> definitive reference source...recommended - <em>Booklist/RBB</em>


recommended - Library Journal definitive reference source...recommended - Booklist/RBB


Author Information

The late Luther F. Sies was a retired college professor who coordinated programs in speech, hearing and language at both educational and medical institutions. He lived in Sun City West, Arizona.

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