Name: Fireside Politics
ISBN: 9780801883125

Who It's For

Good for readers who enjoy History / United States / 20th Century
Good for readers interested in politics
Strong fit for readers who prefer grounded, real-world context.

What You Get

Themes: History, Political, Culture.
Reading lane: United States and Industries.
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press.

About This Book

In Fireside Politics , Douglas B. Craig provides the first detailed and complete examination of radio's changing role in American political culture between 1920 and 1940—the medium's golden age, when it commanded huge national audiences without competition from television. Craig follows the evolution of radio into a commercialized, networked, and regulated industry, and ultimately into an essential tool for winning political campaigns and shaping American identity in the int...

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In Fireside Politics , Douglas B. Craig provides the first detailed and complete examination of radio's changing role in American political culture between 1920 and 1940—the medium's golden age, when it commanded huge national audiences without competition from television. Craig follows the evolution of radio into a commercialized, networked, and regulated industry, and ultimately into an essential tool for winning political campaigns and shaping American identity in the interwar period. Finally, he draws thoughtful comparisons of the American experience of radio broadcasting and political culture with those of Australia, Britain, and Canada.