Recovering a Public Vision for Public Television

The book's six-point plan proposes a reconstitution and rejuvenation of public broadcasting's mission so it can advance into the twenty-first century as a leader in public speech.

List of contents

Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Glide Path to Extinction: Consequences of a Failed Public Mission Chapter 3 A Stewardship of Compromise: Public Television and the Radio Spectrum Chapter 4 Domestications of the Hearth: The Battle for Educational Frequencies in 1950-51 Chapter 5 Community and Performance: Getting the Whole Town Talking Chapter 6 The Re-Forming of Public Broadcasting: A Reconstitution of Public Practices

About the author

By Glenda R. Balas

Summary

The book's six-point plan proposes a reconstitution and rejuvenation of public broadcasting's mission so it can advance into the twenty-first century as a leader in public speech.

Product details

• Authors: Glenda R Balas, Glenda R. Balas, Balas Glenda R.
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 04.03.2003
• EAN: 9780742523869
• ISBN: 978-0-7425-2386-9
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 234 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 367 g
• Series: Critical Media Studies: Institutions, Politics, and Culture; Critical Media Studies (Hardco; Critical Media Studies: Institutions, Politics, and Culture; Critical Media Studies (Hardco; Critical Media Studies: Instit
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Media science; USA, Media Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Entertainment, Radio & television industry, United States of America, USA, Film, TV and Radio industries