Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents
The first radio message crosses the Atlantic -- Radio telegraphy saves lives -- Radio spreads sporting events news -- Commercial radio begins regular programming -- Advertising changes how radio is funded -- FDR uses radio to calm a nation -- Radio brings disaster into our living rooms -- The War of the Worlds panics America -- Edward R. Murrow brings World War II home -- Rock and Roll finds a home on the radio -- FM radio plays album rock -- Satellites make radio available anywhere.
Summary
Brief two-page discussions of twelve of the most important events in the history of broadcast radio.
