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The people who shaped America's public broadcasting system thought it should be "a civilized voice in a civilized community" - a clear alternative to commercial broadcasting. This book tells the story of how NPR has tried to embody this idea. Michael P.

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In a highly readable work, McCauley offers a well-documented look at the people of NPR. -- Johanna Cleary American Journalism A book worth reading. Recommended. Choice [A] valuable contribution to the historiography of radio. -- David Dzikowski The Communication Review

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Acknowledgments 1. A Lyceum of the Airwaves 2. The Very First Brush Strokes 3. The Price of Fame 4. Phoenix Rising 5. A Civilized Voice in a New Media Environment Notes Bibliography

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      Publisher: Columbia University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 6/14/2005 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780231121606, 978-0231121606
      ISBN10: 0231121601

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The people who shaped America's public broadcasting system thought it should be "a civilized voice in a civilized community" - a clear alternative to commercial broadcasting. This book tells the story of how NPR has tried to embody this idea. Michael P.

      Trade Review
      In a highly readable work, McCauley offers a well-documented look at the people of NPR. -- Johanna Cleary American Journalism A book worth reading. Recommended. Choice [A] valuable contribution to the historiography of radio. -- David Dzikowski The Communication Review

      Table of Contents
      Acknowledgments 1. A Lyceum of the Airwaves 2. The Very First Brush Strokes 3. The Price of Fame 4. Phoenix Rising 5. A Civilized Voice in a New Media Environment Notes Bibliography

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