Sounds of Change A History of FM Broadcasting in America |
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Author:
| Sterling, Christopher H. Keith, Michael C. |
ISBN: | 978-0-8078-3215-8 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2008 |
Publisher: | University of North Carolina Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $145.00 |
Book Description:
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When it first appeared in the 1930s, FM radio was a technological marvel, providing better sound and nearly eliminating the static that plagued AM stations. It took another 40 years, however, for FM's popularity to surpass that of AM. Sterling and Keith detail the history of FM from its inception to its dominance (for now, at least) of the airwaves. They conclude by looking ahead to the age of digital radio, suggesting that FM's decline will be partly a result of self-inflicted wounds:...
More DescriptionWhen it first appeared in the 1930s, FM radio was a technological marvel, providing better sound and nearly eliminating the static that plagued AM stations. It took another 40 years, however, for FM's popularity to surpass that of AM. Sterling and Keith detail the history of FM from its inception to its dominance (for now, at least) of the airwaves. They conclude by looking ahead to the age of digital radio, suggesting that FM's decline will be partly a result of self-inflicted wounds: bland programming, excessive advertising, and little variety.