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OverviewMade Possible By... is an engrossing history of public broadcasting, from its initial idealist attempt to reshape the vast wasteland of television, to its current lamentable state-safe, consistently mediocre, and as dependent on corporate financing as its commercial counterparts. Full Product DetailsAuthor: James LedbetterPublisher: Verso Books Imprint: Verso Books Edition: illustrated edition Dimensions: Width: 16.50cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 24.40cm Weight: 0.662kg ISBN: 9781859849040ISBN 10: 1859849040 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 17 November 1997 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Replaced By: 9781859840290 Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock ![]() Table of ContentsReviewsA sharp, persuasive analysis of public broadcasting's decline and fall. --David Futrelle, Newsday <br><br> Crammed with newsy incidents and amazing quotes ... a valuable source book for years to come. --Richard Buell, Boston Globe <br><br> Ledbetter's refusal to hide behind Big Bird is refreshing; his recommendations are cogent. --Martha Bayles, New York Times <br><br> Ledbetter's view is balanced, his eye is cold and sharp, and his research is exhaustive. --Stephen Stark, Washington Post Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |