The creation of the media : political origins of modern communications

The creation of the media : political origins of modern communications / Paul Starr.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Starr, Paul, 1949-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Basic Books, c2004.
Subjects:
Mass media > United States > History.
Mass media > Political aspects > United States > History.
United States > Politics and government.
Online Access:Table of contents
Table of Contents:
  • The political origins of modern communications
  • Part I: The opening of the public sphere, 1600-1860
  • 1. Early modern origins
  • 2. New foundations
  • 3. America's first information revolution
  • 4. Capitalism and democracy in print
  • Part II: The rise of technological networks, 1840-1930
  • 5. The first wire
  • 6. New connections: telephone, cable, and wireless
  • Part III: The making of the modern media, 1865-1941
  • 7. Great transformations: The early mass media and the diversity dynamic
  • 8. The rediscovery of the First Amendment
  • 9. The framing of the movies
  • 10. The constitution of the air (1): The origins of broadcasting
  • 11. The constitution of the air (2): Creating the new public sphere
  • 12. Coda: The advent of the media.

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