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Book Review: The Wireless World: Global Histories of International Radio Broadcasting by Simon J. Potter, David Clayton, Friederike Kind-Kovács, Vincent Kuitenbrouwer, Nelson Ribeiro, Rebecca Scales and Andrea Stanton.

Authors :
Tworek, Heidi J.S.
Source :
Journal of Contemporary History. Jan2025, Vol. 60 Issue 1, p143-145. 3p.
Publication Year :
2025

Abstract

"The Wireless World: Global Histories of International Radio Broadcasting" is a collaborative effort by seven historians to provide a comprehensive global history of international radio broadcasting. The book explores various aspects such as infrastructures, programming content, listener reception, and soundscapes, focusing on the 1920s and 1930s as foundational periods. The authors emphasize the importance of a global approach to understanding the history of broadcasting and highlight the need to decolonize the historiography of international broadcasting. Overall, the book is praised for its synthetic nature, global perspective, and insightful case studies, making it a valuable resource for those interested in international broadcasting history. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00220094
Volume :
60
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Contemporary History
Publication Type :
Review
Accession number :
182876964
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/00220094241307428d