Encyclopedia of American radio, 1920-1960

Author(s)

• Sies, Luther F.

Bibliographic Information

Encyclopedia of American radio, 1920-1960

Luther F. Sies

McFarland, c2008

2nd ed

• : [set]
• v. 1
• v. 2

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 903-908) and indexes

v. 1. Introductions, how to use, entries 1-28040 (A-R) -- v. 2. Entries 28041-35976 (S-Z), appendices, bibliography, indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This revised, expanded and corrected edition offers even more 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.

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Details

• NCID: BA91076574
• ISBN:
  • 9780786429424
• LCCN: 2007036686
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Jefferson, N.C.
• Pages/Volumes: 2 v. (vii, 1144 p.)
• Size: 29 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : PN1991.2
  • DC22 : 791.44097303
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Radio broadcasting -- United States -- Encyclopedias