Made Possible by: The Death of Public Broadcasting in the United States - Couverture rigide

Ledbetter, James

 
9781859849040: Made Possible by: The Death of Public Broadcasting in the United States

Synopsis

Made Possible By... is an engrossing history of public broadcasting, from its initial idealist attempt to reshape the vast wasteland of television, to its current lamentable state-safe, consistently mediocre, and as dependent on corporate financing as its commercial counterparts.

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Revue de presse

“A sharp, persuasive analysis of public broadcasting's decline and fall.”—David Futrelle, Newsday

“Crammed with newsy incidents and amazing quotes ... a valuable source book for years to come.”—Richard Buell, Boston Globe

“Ledbetter's refusal to hide behind Big Bird is refreshing; his recommendations are cogent.”—Martha Bayles, New York Times

“Ledbetter's view is balanced, his eye is cold and sharp, and his research is exhaustive.”—Stephen Stark, Washington Post

Présentation de l'éditeur

Made Possible By... is an engrossing history of public broadcasting, from its initial idealist attempt to reshape the vast wasteland of television, to its current lamentable state—safe, consistently mediocre, and as dependent on corporate financing as its commercial counterparts.

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9781859840290: Made Possible by: The Death of Public Broadcasting in the United States

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  1859840299 ISBN 13 :  9781859840290
Editeur : Verso Books, 1998
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