| Biographical Encyclopedia of American Radio Concise and REV Edition Contributor(s): Sterling, Christopher H. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415995493 ISBN-13: 9780415995498 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $228.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Radio - Reference - Performing Arts | Radio - History & Criticism - Social Science | Media Studies |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2012562470 |
| Physical Information: 1.06" H x 8.5" W x 11" (3.07 lbs) 460 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Biographical Encyclopedia of American Radio presents the very best biographies of the internationally acclaimed three-volume Encyclopedia of Radio in a single volume. It includes more than 200 biographical entries on the most important and influential American radio personalities, writers, producers, directors, newscasters, and network executives. With 23 new biographies and updated entries throughout, this volume covers key figures from radio's past and present including Glenn Beck, Jessie Blayton, Fred Friendly, Arthur Godfrey, Bob Hope, Don Imus, Rush Limbaugh, Ryan Seacrest, Laura Schlesinger, Red Skelton, Nina Totenberg, Walter Winchell, and many more. Scholarly but accessible, this encyclopedia provides an unrivaled guide to the voices behind radio for students and general readers alike. |