This book was designed for classroom use and details the social context that brought about the development and eventual mass consumption of radio and television broadcasting in the United
States. Hilmes details the rise of broadcasting--from the social context of the Progressive Era to the development of digital monoliths such as Google, Facebook, and Amazon. Each chapter
focuses on a specific decade or period and includes sections on social and media contexts, topic highlights, a summary conclusion, a review with questions for review and discussion, key terms
and concepts, and a list of publications for further exploration. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
