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Music, Sound, And Technology In America: A Documentary History Of Early Phonograph, Cinema, And Radio,New
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This Unique Anthology Assembles Primary Documents Chronicling The Development Of The Phonograph, Film Sound, And The Radio. These Three Sound Technologies Shaped Americans' Relation To Music From The Late Nineteenth Century Until The End Of The Second World War, By Which Time The Technologies Were Thoroughly Integrated Into Everyday Life. There Are More Than 120 Selections Between The Collection'S First Piece, An Article On The Phonograph Written By Thomas Edison In 1878, And Its Last, A Column Advising Listeners 'Desirous Of Gaining More From Music As Presented By The Radio.' Among The Selections Are Articles From Popular And Trade Publications, Advertisements, Fan Letters, Corporate Records, Fiction, And Sheet Music. Taken Together, The Selections Capture How The New Sound Technologies Were Shaped By Developments Such As Urbanization, The Increasing Value Placed On Leisure Time, And The Rise Of The Advertising Industry. Most Importantly, They Depict The Ways That The New Sound Technologies Were Received By Real People In Particular Places And Moments In Time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Music, Sound, and Technology in America'? A: This anthology focuses on the development of sound technologies like the phonograph, cinema, and radio, and how they influenced American culture and music from the late nineteenth century to the end of World War II.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Timothy D. Taylor.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 432 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on June 19, 2012.
- Q: Is the book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it assembles primary documents and provides a comprehensive overview of early sound technologies, making it suitable for academic research in music history and media studies.
- Q: What types of documents are included in the anthology? A: The anthology includes articles from publications, advertisements, fan letters, corporate records, fiction, and sheet music.
- Q: Does this book discuss the impact of sound technologies on society? A: Yes, it explores how sound technologies were shaped by societal developments like urbanization, leisure time, and the advertising industry.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, it is the 1st Paperback Edition.
- Q: What historical period does this book cover? A: The book covers the historical period from the late nineteenth century until the end of World War II.