Listener Supported: The Culture and History of Public RadioPublic radio stands as a valued national institution, one whose fans and listeners actively support it with their time and their money. In this new history of this important aspect of American culture, author Jack W. Mitchell looks at the dreams that inspired those who created it, the all too human realities that grew out of those dreams, and the criticism they incurred from both sides of the political spectrum. As National Public Radio's very first employee, and the first producer of its legendary "All Things Considered," Mitchell tells the story of public radio from the point of view of an insider, a participant, and a thoughtful observer. He traces its origins in the progressive movement of the 20th century, and analyzes the people, institutions, ideas, political forces, and economic realities that helped it evolve into what we know as public radio today. NPR and its local affiliates have earned their reputation for thoughtful commentary and excellent journalism, and their work is especially notable in light of the unique struggles they have faced over the decades. More than any other book published on the subject, Mitchell's provides an accurate guide to public radio's development, offering a balanced analysis of how it has fulfilled much of its promise but has sometimes fallen short. This comprehensive overview of their mission will fascinate listeners whose enjoyment and support of public radio has made it possible, and made it great. |
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Contents
The Progressives | 3 |
Pioneers | 11 |
The Victorian | 13 |
The Commerce Secretary | 14 |
The Educators | 17 |
The Pacifist | 19 |
The Curators | 24 |
Public Radio | 27 |
Marketplace | 145 |
Critics on the Right | 161 |
Critics on the Left | 177 |
Frustrated Progressives | 178 |
Frustrated Pacifists | 180 |
Frustrated Curators | 181 |
Frustrated Mass Educators | 182 |
Frustrated Populists | 184 |
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| Title | Listener Supported: The Culture and History of Public Radio |
| Author | Jack W. Mitchell |
| Publisher | Greenwood Publishing Group, 2005 |
| ISBN | 0275983528, 9780275983529 |
| Length | 219 pages |
| Subjects | › Language Arts & Disciplines / Communication Studies |
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