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The Role of Radio in the American Presidential Election of 1924: How a New Communications Technology Shapes the Political Process
Author(s): Edward Ranson (Author)
- Publisher: Edwin Mellen Press Ltd
- Publication Date: 1 May 2010
- Language: English
- Print length: 176 pages
- ISBN-10: 0773437029
- ISBN-13: 9780773437029
Book Description
This study investigates how, for the first time the new medium of radio impacted upon a presidential campaign. Prior to 1924 candidates were kown to the public by their photographs and by the printed versions of their major speeches published in the press. Beginning in 1924, however, party standard-bearers were recognized by their voices.
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This study investigates how, for the first time the new medium of radio impacted upon a presidential campaign. Prior to 1924 candidates were kown to the public by their photographs and by the printed versions of their major speeches published in the press. Beginning in 1924, however, party standard-bearers were recognized by their voices.
About the Author
Dr.Ranson received his Ph.D. and M.A in American Studies from University of Manchester in the UK. Dr. Ranson is an Honorary Lecturer in History at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland.
