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Feminine Frequencies: Gender, German Radio, And The Public Sphere 19231945 (Social History, Popular Culture, And Politics In Ge
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The Years Following World War I In Germany Saw The Simultaneous Emergence Of Radio As A Public Medium Entering The Private Sphere Of The Home And The Largescale Emergence Of Women Entering The Public Sphere Of Politics And Production. In Feminine Frequencies, Kate Lacey Examines The Mutual Implications Of These Important Developments And Provides A Distinctive Analysis Of Radio In The Weimar Republic And The Third Reich Which Not Only Restores Women To The History Of Radio, But Identifies And Investigates The Impact Of Gender Politics On The Development Of German Broadcasting.At The Heart Of The Book Is An Exploration Of Radio Programming For Women From The Mid1920S To The End Of World War Ii. Largely Through The Frauenfunk, Radio Transformed Women'S Domestic Life, Mediated Women'S Experience Of Modernity And War, And Worked To Integrate Women Into The Modern Consumer Culture, The National Economy, And Eventually The National Community Of The Volksgemeinschaft. At The Same Time, Decisions About How That Programming Was To Operate Influenced The Way Radio Was Conceived As A Broadcast Rather Than An Interactive Technology.Ultimately, The Cultural Practice And Propaganda Of The Third Reich Were Anticipated In And Enabled By The Legacy Of Broadcasting In The Weimar Republic. Feminine Frequencies Confronts The Consequences Of A Missed Opportunity To Harness The Democratic Potential Of A New Medium Of Communication.Based On Original Archival Research, And Interdisciplinary In Approach, This Book Will Be Of Great Interest To Students And Scholars In German Studies, Women'S Studies, And Media Studies.Kate Lacey Is Lecturer In Media Studies, School Of European Studies, University Of Sussex.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Feminine Frequencies'? A: 'Feminine Frequencies' explores the intersection of gender and radio in Germany from 1923 to 1945, analyzing how radio impacted women's roles in society during this period.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Feminine Frequencies'? A: The book is authored by Kate Lacey, a Lecturer in Media Studies at the University of Sussex.
- Q: What time period does the book cover? A: 'Feminine Frequencies' covers the years from 1923 to 1945, focusing on the developments in radio and women's participation in the public sphere during and after World War I.
- Q: Is 'Feminine Frequencies' based on original research? A: Yes, the book is based on original archival research and provides an interdisciplinary approach to its analysis.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the role of radio in shaping women's experiences during modernity and war, the integration of women into consumer culture, and the influence of gender politics on broadcasting.
- Q: How does the book address the historical role of women in radio? A: 'Feminine Frequencies' restores women's contributions to the history of radio, examining how radio programming for women evolved and its cultural implications.
- Q: What kind of audience would benefit from reading this book? A: Students and scholars in fields such as German studies, women's studies, and media studies would find 'Feminine Frequencies' particularly insightful.
- Q: How many pages is 'Feminine Frequencies'? A: 'Feminine Frequencies' has a total of 320 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Feminine Frequencies' published? A: 'Feminine Frequencies' was published on November 25, 1996.