Us against Them examines the phenomenon of talk radio and the role that it plays in the American political process as well as popular culture. Utilizing historical accounts of the industry's growth, biographies of well-known hosts, and interviews with individuals working in th...
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Us against Them examines the phenomenon of talk radio and the role that it plays in the American political process as well as popular culture. Utilizing historical accounts of the industry's growth, biographies of well-known hosts, and interviews with individuals working in th...
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Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
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2010
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English
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17765672416
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Very good. viii, 275 p.; 24 cm. LCCN 2010007002 Type of material Book Personal name Bobbitt, Randy, 1955-Main title Us against them: the political culture of talk radio / Randy Bobbitt. Published/Created Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, c2010. Description viii, 275 p.; 24 cm. ISBN 9780739126394 (cloth: alk. paper) 0739126393 (cloth: alk. paper) 9780739126400 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0739126407 (pbk. : alk. paper) LC classification PN1991.8. T35 B63 2010 Summary Why do people choose to listen to political talk instead of music on the radio? Randy Bobbitt addresses this and other crucial questions as he closely examines the phenomenon of talk radio and the role that it plays in the American political process and popular culture. --[book cover] Contents Hot air--The audience: who listens and why--The sponsors: who advertises and why--The conservatives--The progressives--The libertarians--The women--The haters and the shockers--The locals--In theory: talk radio and American politics--In practice: Talk radio and the 2008 Presidential election--Talk radio, the First Amendment, and the Fairness Doctrine. LC Subjects Radio talk shows--United States. Radio broadcasting--Political aspects--United States. Radio in politics--United States. Notes Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-256) and index. Series Lexington studies in political communication Lexington studies in political communication. Dewey class no. 791.44/6 Geographic area code n-us---Other system no. (OCoLC)ocn550550860
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2010
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 284 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Lexington Studies in Political Communication. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
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2010
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English
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 284 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Lexington Studies in Political Communication. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
