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Presents history of the evolution of popular science in the first decades of the broadcasting era. This title transports readers to the early days of radio, when the new medium allowed innovative and optimistic scientists the opportunity to broadcast serious and dignified presentations over the airwaves.

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"This deeply researched and exceptionally well-written book will make a significant contribution to the history of radio and television, of science popularization, and of twentieth-century popular science more generally." - Paul Boyer, University of Wisconsin - Madison"

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      Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 9/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780226467597, 978-0226467597
      ISBN10: 0226467597
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Presents history of the evolution of popular science in the first decades of the broadcasting era. This title transports readers to the early days of radio, when the new medium allowed innovative and optimistic scientists the opportunity to broadcast serious and dignified presentations over the airwaves.

      Trade Review
      "This deeply researched and exceptionally well-written book will make a significant contribution to the history of radio and television, of science popularization, and of twentieth-century popular science more generally." - Paul Boyer, University of Wisconsin - Madison"

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