Radio, morality, and culture : Britain, Canada, and the United States, 1919-1945 / Robert S. Fortner.

Author/creator Fortner, Robert S.
Format Book
Publication InfoCarbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, ©2005.
Descriptionvii, 246 pages ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects
Radio broadcasting--Moral and ethical aspects. --Great Britain.
Radio broadcasting--Moral and ethical aspects. --Canada.
Radio broadcasting--Moral and ethical aspects. --United States.
Radio broadcasting--Religious aspects.
Radio broadcasting policy--Great Britain. --History.
Radio broadcasting policy--Canada. --History.
Radio broadcasting policy--United States. --History.

Contents The moral context of radio development -- Morality, culture, and broadcasting policy in the United Kingdom -- Religion and controversy in Britain -- Morality, culture, and broadcasting policy in the United States -- The church as moral agent for American broadcasting -- The public policy context and moral issues in Canada -- The church as moral agent for Canadian broadcasting policy -- Morality, public philosophy, and public policy.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 213-238) and index.
LCCN 2005008177
ISBN0809326647 (cloth : alk. paper)

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