Andrew Crisell

An Introductory History of British Broadcasting

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Produktbeschreibung

This is an accessible and concise history of British radio and television. The book considers the nature and evolution of broadcasting, the growth of broadcasting institutions and the relation of broadcasting to a wider political and social context. Beginning with the genesis of radio at the turn of the century, Crisell discusses key moments in media history from the first wireless broadcast in 1920 to the present.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 344
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Oktober 2002
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 162mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 531g
• ISBN-13: 9780415247924
• ISBN-10: 0415247926
• Artikelnr.: 22354648

Autorenporträt

Andrew Crisell is Professor of Broadcasting Studies at the University of Sunderland. He is the author of Understanding Radio, also published by Routledge.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface. Part 1. The Phenomenon of Broadcasting 1.The Birth Of Radio 2. The
BBC: From Private Company To National Institution 3. Keeping The Sabbath,
Waging A War And Building A Pyramid 4. The Golden Age Of Radio And The Rise
Of Television 5. Television: The First Years Of Competition Chapter 6.
Pilkington And After 7. The Rise And Fall Of Radio 8. Television And Its
Social Effects 9. A Growth Of Sights And Sounds Part 2. The Rise Of The
Active Audience 10. Cables, Dishes And Deregulation 11. And Now The
Nineties Part 3 From Broadcasting To Multimedia Bibliography Index