History of International Broadcasting
History of International Broadcasting
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Summary
This book outlines the origin and growth of information (propaganda) broadcasting by radio - which came to prominence in World War II and the Cold War - and chronicles the technological and engineering achievements that enable long-range broadcasting.
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History of International Broadcasting by James Wood
The history of radio broadcasting is traced from its earliest origins, through its role as a subversive tool in World War II to the cold war era, and finally to its present day use as an instrument of foreign policy used by over 160 countries. The effects on the cold war, in which propoganda broadcasting was the ultimate weapon, contributing in no small measure to the collapse of communism in the USSR, are analysed. The roles of Voice of America, the BBC World Service and others come under scrutiny, and the concluding chapters report on the explosive growth in international broadcasting now taking place in the aftermath of recent political events. The book is supplemented with up-to-date technical data and statistics on major expansions now under way or being planned in many countries, particularly the USA and the Arab states, some of the latter having a broadcasting capacity that dwarfs most western countries. The appeal of the book is by no means restricted to scientists and engineers and many will find much to stir their memories of international radio broadcasts in wartime and peacetime alike.
Eur Ing James Wood is a consulting engineer and specialist freelance journalist, having contributed to all the major broadcasting journals.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780863413025 |
| ISBN 10 | 0863413021 |
| Title | History of International Broadcasting |
| Author | James Wood |
| Series | History And Management Of Technology |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Institution of Engineering and Technology |
| Year published | 1994-04-30 |
| Number of pages | 280 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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