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The debate over US involvement in World War II was a turning point in the history of both US foreign policy and radio. In this book the author argues that the debate’s historical significance cannot be fully appreciated unless these stories are understood in relation rather than in isolation.



Table of Contents

Chapter 1: “A Democracy of the Air”

Chapter 2: “Getting Away with the Selling of Time”

Chapter 3: “A Program of Radio Education”

Chapter 4: “Radio is the most effective medium for reaching the people”

Chapter 5: “Arsenal of Democracy”?

Chapter 6: “Popular Screen Stars of Hollywood”

Chapter 7: “Some Machinery for Propaganda”

Chapter 8: “Radio: Intervention’s Trump”

Chapter 9: Commentators: “The Public Decides”

Chapter 10: The Great Debate’s Debates

Chapter 11: “The Masquerade is Over”

Chapter 12: “A Moral Force” or “A Gargantuan Jest”?

Chapter 13: “Now the Mask is Off”

Radio and the Great Debate over U.S. Involvement

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      Publisher: Lexington Books
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 12/12/2022 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781498598552, 978-1498598552
      ISBN10: 1498598552

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The debate over US involvement in World War II was a turning point in the history of both US foreign policy and radio. In this book the author argues that the debate’s historical significance cannot be fully appreciated unless these stories are understood in relation rather than in isolation.



      Table of Contents

      Chapter 1: “A Democracy of the Air”

      Chapter 2: “Getting Away with the Selling of Time”

      Chapter 3: “A Program of Radio Education”

      Chapter 4: “Radio is the most effective medium for reaching the people”

      Chapter 5: “Arsenal of Democracy”?

      Chapter 6: “Popular Screen Stars of Hollywood”

      Chapter 7: “Some Machinery for Propaganda”

      Chapter 8: “Radio: Intervention’s Trump”

      Chapter 9: Commentators: “The Public Decides”

      Chapter 10: The Great Debate’s Debates

      Chapter 11: “The Masquerade is Over”

      Chapter 12: “A Moral Force” or “A Gargantuan Jest”?

      Chapter 13: “Now the Mask is Off”

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