The Golden Web: A History of Broadcasting in the United States, 1933-1953

A History of Broadcasting in the United States #2

by Erik Barnouw

Tells how radio and television became an integral part of American life, of how a toy became an industry and a force in politics, business, education, religion, and international affairs.

Genres: Tv, Nonfiction, History

400 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1966

Reviews

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Incredibly good but not quite as compelling as the first volume because the events depicted are not quite as dramatic.

[Michael P. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a terrific book flawed only in that Barnouw sometimes gives tantalizing information about several events, but does not tell the full story. I want more.

[Rob · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an effective volume on the golden age of radio and the rise of television. At times Barnouw takes a bit too much of a broad view of things, with passages on the rise of fascism and the Red Scare that only occasionally intersect with broadcasting, but on the whole this is a solid resource for anyone interested in media history.