Download or read book The Rise of Radio, from Marconi Through the Golden Age written by Alfred Balk and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2006 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sweep of radio history from its birth as Marconi's "wireless telegraph" through its status under deregulation, this book analyzes the changing medium's social, political, and cultural impact. It casts light on many topics, including the roles of women and African Americans, programming sources outside the Hollywood-Broadway nexus, and more.