Shadow in the Cave - A Study of Relationship Between Broadcaster, His Audience State

First published in 1973, The Shadow in the Cave explores the history of broadcasting conflicts and shows how they are built into the very roots of broadcasting. Anthony Smith's book provides for the first time a connected and carefully researched picture of the real issues involved in the debate about broadcasting.

List of contents

Acknowledgements Preface 1. The Riddle of the Masses 2. Building Citadels in the Air: The Broadcasting Institution 3. News- The Ugly Mirror 4. Sharing the Labours of Statesmanship 5. Broadcasting Autonomy Under Threat 6. France and the ORTF: Personal Power plus Television Monopoly Equals Gaullism 7. America: The People's Air 8. American Viewer's in Revolt: Talking Back to the Networks 9. Japan: The Television of Hard- Training 10. The Dutch System: The Pillars of Hilversum, the Issues of 'Access' 11. The Last Resource of Freedom Notes A Broadcasting Bibliography Index

Summary

First published in 1973, The Shadow in the Cave explores the history of broadcasting conflicts and shows how they are built into the very roots of broadcasting. Anthony Smith’s book provides for the first time a connected and carefully researched picture of the real issues involved in the debate about broadcasting.

Product details

• Authors: Anthony Smith
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.05.2024
• EAN: 9781032270180
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3227018-0
• No. of pages: 352
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Media science; Media Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies