20th century media, 1920s & 30s : entertainment for the people by Parker, Steve, 1952- instant download

20th century media, 1920s & 30s : entertainment for the people by Parker, Steve, 1952- instant download

32 pages : 29 cm, Examines the changes that took place in the media during the 1920s and 1930s as forms other than newspapers were developed for spreading news and entertainment. Considers the development of radio broadcasting, early experiments with television, silent and talking movies, gramophone recording, and other print media such as the tabloid press, magazines, photo-journalism and paperback books. Includes timeline of signifcant dates. Suggested level: intermediate, secondary, Includes index, Instant media -- Greatest show on earth -- Radio's golden age -- How radio works -- Feeding the airwaves -- TV's false start -- Flickering screen -- At the movies -- You ain't heard nothing -- Sounds of music -- Print wars -- Life and time -- World at war