{"product_id":"npr-9780231121606","title":"NPR","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments 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","brand":"Columbia University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51358990270807,"sku":"9780231121606","price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780231121606.jpg?v=1754123121","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/npr-9780231121606","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}