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Radios Intimate Public: Network Broadcasting And Massmediated Democracy
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In The 1930S, Radios Wide Popularity Created An Important Shared Experience Among Americans, From Motorists And Pedestrians On The City Street To Families On The Living Room Couch After Dinner. In Radios Intimate Public, Jason Loviglio Shows How Early Network Radio Produced A New Type Of Community Marked By The Contradictions And Tensions Between Public And Private, Mass Media And Democracy, And Nation And Family.Radio Voices Were Thrilling, Loviglio Argues, Because They Moved With Impunity Back And Forth Between Private And Public. As A Result Of This New Intimacy, The Dichotomy Between The Two Realms Was Challenged, The Idea Of Massmediated Democracy Arose, And The Definition Of The Public Was Called Into Question. Examining A Broad Range Of Radio Programs, Including The Shadow, Soap Operas, Vox Pop, And Fdrs Fireside Chats, Radios Intimate Public Illustrates How This New And Contradictory Media Space Promised Listeners A Fantasy Of Social Mobility And Accesseven As It Reminded Them Of The Hierarchies That Protected Their Own Relative Privilege.Bringing Theories Of The Public Sphere To Bear On American Cultural History, Loviglio Explores Early Network Radio And The Tension Between Intimacy (Interpersonal Communication) And Publicity (Mass Communication). In Doing So, He Unearths The Origins Of Todays Reality Television Where People Are Invited To Participate Vicariously In Official Transgressions Of The Boundary Between Public And Private Existence, Even If Only To Help Police It.Jason Loviglio Is Assistant Professor Of American Studies And Director Of The Certificate In Communications And Media Studies At The University Of Maryland, Baltimore. He Is The Editor (With Michele Hilmes) Of Radio Reader: Essays In The Cultural History Of Radio.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Radio’s Intimate Public'? A: The main theme of 'Radio’s Intimate Public' is the exploration of how early network radio created a new type of community that bridged the gap between public and private spheres, examining the implications of mass media on democracy and social dynamics.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Radio’s Intimate Public' is Jason Loviglio, who is an assistant professor of American studies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
- Q: What type of condition is this book in? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition,' indicating that it has been previously owned but remains in satisfactory condition for reading.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Radio’s Intimate Public'? A: The book was published on November 10, 2005.
- Q: How many pages does 'Radio’s Intimate Public' have? A: The book contains a total of 206 pages.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book belongs to the genre of Performing Arts, focusing on the cultural history of radio.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, 'Radio’s Intimate Public' is noted as a First Edition.
- Q: What kind of insights can I expect from this book? A: Readers can expect insights into the historical role of radio in shaping public discourse, community, and the evolving definitions of public and private life in American culture.
- Q: Are there any specific radio programs discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book examines various radio programs, including 'The Shadow,' soap operas, 'Vox Pop,' and FDR’s 'Fireside Chats'.
- Q: Does this book include theoretical perspectives on media? A: Yes, it brings theories of the public sphere to analyze early network radio and its impact on intimacy and publicity in communication.