The Voice of Newfoundland: A Social History of the Broadcasting Corporation of N

Description: The Voice of Newfoundland by Jeff Webb The Voice of Newfoundland studies cultural and political changes in Newfoundland from 1939 to 1949 by taking a close look at the Broadcasting Corporation of Newfoundlands radio programming and the responses of their listeners. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Similar to the CBC and BBC, the Broadcasting Corporation of Newfoundland was a public broadcaster that was at the centre of a cultural and political change from 1939 to 1949, during which Newfoundland faced wartime challenges and engaged in a constitutional debate about whether to become integrated into Canada. The Voice of Newfoundland studies these changes by taking a close look at the Broadcasting Corporation of Newfoundlands radio programming and the responses of their listeners.Making excellent use of program recordings, scripts, and letters from listeners, as well as government and corporate archives, Jeff A. Webb examines several innovative programs that responded to the challenges of the Great Depression and Second World War. Webb explores the roles that radio played in society and culture during a vibrant and pivotal time in Newfoundlands history, and demonstrates how the broadcasters decision to air political debates was pivotal in Newfoundlanderss decision to join Canada and to become part of North American consumer society.An engaging study rich in details of some of twentieth-century Newfoundlands most fascinating figures, The Voice of Newfoundland is a remarkable history of its politics and culture and an important analysis of the influence of the media and the participation of listeners. Author Biography Jeff A. Webb is a professor and head of the Department of History at Memorial University. Review The Voice of Newfoundland is a work of subtlety and imagination that provides a compelling view of the dialectic between broadcaster and audience in the creation of culture. It deserves an international audience and should be standard reading for PhD fields in Canadian history. -- Bill Parenteau * Canadian Historical Review: vol 91:04:10 * Long Description Similar to the CBC and BBC, the Broadcasting Corporation of Newfoundland was a public broadcaster that was at the centre of a cultural and political change from 1939 to 1949, during which Newfoundland faced wartime challenges and engaged in a constitutional debate about whether to become integrated into Canada. The Voice of Newfoundland studies these changes by taking a close look at the Broadcasting Corporation of Newfoundlands radio programming and the responses of their listeners. Making excellent use of program recordings, scripts, and letters from listeners, as well as government and corporate archives, Jeff A. Webb examines several innovative programs that responded to the challenges of the Great Depression and Second World War. Webb explores the roles that radio played in society and culture during a vibrant and pivotal time in Newfoundlands history, and demonstrates how the broadcasters decision to air political debates was pivotal in Newfoundlanderss decision to join Canada and to become part of North American consumer society. An engaging study rich in details of some of twentieth-century Newfoundlands most fascinating figures, The Voice of Newfoundland is a remarkable history of its politics and culture and an important analysis of the influence of the media and the participation of listeners. Review Quote The Voice of Newfoundland is a work of subtlety and imagination that provides a compelling view of the dialectic between broadcaster and audience in the creation of culture. It deserves an international audience and should be standard reading for PhD fields in Canadian history. Details ISBN0802098207 Short Title VOICE OF NEWFOUNDLAND Pages 288 Publisher University of Toronto Press Language English ISBN-10 0802098207 ISBN-13 9780802098207 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2008 Imprint University of Toronto Press Place of Publication Toronto Country of Publication Canada Illustrations 12 figures DOI 10.1604/9780802098207 UK Release Date 2008-11-29 Subtitle A Social History of the Broadcasting Corporation of Newfoundland,1939-1949 Author Jeff Webb Publication Date 2008-11-29 DEWEY 384.5409718 Audience General AU Release Date 2008-11-30 Alternative 9780802095534 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161815657;

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