Border Radio by Gene Fowler

Border Radio by Gene Fowler

Regular price
Checking stock...
Regular price
Checking stock...
Summary

This book traces the eventful history of border radio showing how border broadcasters pioneered direct sales advertising, helped prove the power of electronic media as a political tool, aided in spreading the popularity of country music, rhythm and blues, and rock, and laid the foundations for today's electronic church.

The feel-good place to buy books
  • Free US shipping over $15
  • Buying preloved emits 41% less CO2 than new
  • Millions of affordable books
  • Give your books a new home - sell them back to us!

Border Radio by Gene Fowler

This book traces the eventful history of border radio showing how border broadcasters pioneered direct sales advertising, helped prove the power of electronic media as a political tool, aided in spreading the popularity of country music, rhythm and blues, and rock, and laid the foundations for today's electronic church.
This book adds immeasurably to our appreciation and understanding of the power the aural medium possesses to mirror and shape culture* Communication Booknotes Quarterly *
Gene Fowler and Bill Crawford are freelance writers in Austin, Texas.
SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780292725355
ISBN 10 0292725353
Title Border Radio
Author Gene Fowler
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher University of Texas Press
Year published 2002-03-01
Number of pages 371
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.