Download or read book Public Access Television written by Laura Linder and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1999-07-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Laura Linder asserts, increased concentration of media ownership has resulted in the homogenization of public discourse. Packaged, commercialized messages have replaced the personalized and localized opinions necessary for the uninhibited marketplace of ideas envisioned in the First Amendment. Narrowcast outlets such as talk radio give vent to individual voices, but only to a limited, predefined audience. The media have led a social shift toward splintering and compartmentalization, away from pluralism and consensus. Public access television provides an alternative to this trend, requiring active public participation in the process of developing community-based programming through the dominant medium of television. Today, more than 2,000 public access television centers exist in the United States, producing more than 10,000 hours of original, local programming every week. But public access television remains underutilized, even as deregulation and growing interest in other telecommunications delivery systems pose a potential threat to the long-term viability of public access television. In this comprehensive review of the background and development of public access television, Linder offers all the information needed to understand the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings as well as the nuts and bolts of public access television in the United States. Must reading for students and scholars involved with mass media in the United States and professionals in the television field.
Download or read book Derby Downs written by Ronald Reed and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second installment in Reed's Soap Box Derby series outlines 1936 and 1937, when the derby became and American tradition and found a permanent home.
Download or read book Stan s Soapbox written by Stan Lee and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a collection of opinion columns published in Marvel comic books from 1967 to 1980.
Download or read book Tallmadge Hill written by Ronald Reed and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-03-08 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Tallmadge Hill Mr. Reed takes us through the history of the All-American Soap Box Derby. This look at founder Myron Scott's creation begins with an idea for a competition involving young boys during the depression. It begins in 1933 as a local race in Dayton Ohio with youngsters competing in racers made from scraps collected wherever possible.Gaining interest and momentum, the derby becomes a national event in 1934 with champions from 34 cities across the country competing. The story, which is illustrated with more than one hundred historical photographs, then covers the move to Akron in1935, where 50,000 spectators witness the race held on a hill in the Akron suburb of Tallmadge. The event is chronicled in a heat by heat description of the day's race, complete with interesting facts and bios about each of the 52 champs. Which champ became a famous architect, which one a war hero, which one lost his life in World War II and which one played football for North Carolina University. They are all covered. Also told is the accident involving a famous broadcaster which changed the course of derby history. The story which is related in a manner easily understood by children and adults alike, is fascinating reading even for those who are not derby fans. After reading it you may become one.
Download or read book Soapbox Rebellion written by Matthew S. May and published by University of Alabama Press. This book was released on 2013-10-30 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soapbox Rebellion, a new critical history of the free speech fights of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), illustrates how the lively and colorful soapbox culture of the “Wobblies” generated novel forms of class struggle. From 1909 to 1916, thousands of IWW members engaged in dozens of fights for freedom of speech throughout the American West. The volatile spread and circulation of hobo agitation during these fights amounted to nothing less than a soapbox rebellion in which public speech became the principal site of the struggle of the few to exploit the many. While the fights were not always successful, they did produce a novel form of fluid union organization that offers historians, labor activists, and social movement scholars a window into an alternative approach to what it means to belong to a union. Matthew May coins the phrase “Hobo Orator Union” to characterize these collectives. Soapbox Rebellion highlights the methodological obstacles to recovering a workers’ history of public address; closely analyzes the impact of hobo oratorical performances; and discusses the implications of the Wobblies’ free speech fights for understanding grassroots resistance and class struggle today—in an era of the decline of the institutional business union model and workplace contractualism.
Download or read book Soapbox written by Glenn O'Brien and published by Imschoot. This book was released on 1997 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book collects the witty, irreverent essays and musings of one of America's foremost pop culture critics. Almost twenty years' worth of columns, concerning a whole range of topics -- from music to art, politics to food -- come alive in this survey of the insightful and hip writings of Glenn O'Brien. As a journalist and writer, O'Brien has worked on projects with Warhol and Madonna, and written for a host of magazines. Whether writing about the Stock Market or the punk group the Dead Kennedys. O'Brien brings to his eclectic taste both unflagging insight and an ample dose of humor.
Download or read book A Look Back at the All American Soap Box Derby 1946 1959 written by Ronald Reed and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Look Back at the All-American Soap Box Derby 1946-1959 By: Ronald Reed It’s billed as “The Greatest Amateur Racing Event in the World” and that is an accurate statement. Modern terminology has called it “The Gravity Grand Prix.” Whatever name you attach to it, Derby people just call it the “All-American.” It started as a city race in Dayton, Ohio, in 1933 and in two short years it became a national competition. Originator Myron Scott, through some creative promotion and the sponsorship of Chevrolet, brought it to national prominence. The first three books of this series covered the move from Dayton to Akron and the construction of Derby Downs followed by six years of prosperity and growth. World War II caused a delay, but we will see in this book it was but a bump in the road. The program resumed and in the years since there have been several hundred thousand participants who have been watched by millions. The Derby has undergone many changes over the years, but the focus has always been to make it safe, fair and fun.
Download or read book The Soapbox Bible written by Julian Bridgewater and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the definitive illustrated reference to soapbox cars, buggies, and go-carts--complete with blueprints. Whether building from a kit or starting from scratch, carting enthusiasts will find step-by-step guidance for 10 advanced projects, along with the key elements of design and construction.
Download or read book The All American Soap Box Derby written by Ronald R. Reed and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2016-02-25 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The All-American Soap Box Derby, the brainchild of Dayton newspaperman Myron Scott, began as a local race in that city in 1933. With some creative promotion, Scott turned it into a national competition the next year. By 1935 it had found a home in Akron. This move was solidified by the construction of Derby Downs. This unique facility, built in 1936, provided a much needed home. National sponsorship was provided by Chevrolet in cooperation with the Akron Beacon Journal and other newspapers across the nation. The All-American was flourishing due, in no small part, to the army of volunteers which enabled it to run smoothly.
Download or read book Smaller Sister written by Maggie Edkins Willis and published by Roaring Brook Press. This book was released on 2022-06-14 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A moving, relatable middle grade graphic novel about the everlasting bond of sisterhood, perfect for fans of Real Friends, Squished, Invisible Emmie, and Allergic. Lucy's always looked up to her big sister, Olivia, even though the two are polar opposites. But then, Lucy notices Olivia starts to change. Olivia doesn't want to play with Lucy anymore, she's unhappy with the way she looks, and she's refusing to eat her dinner. Finally, Lucy discovers that her sister is not just growing up: Olivia is also struggling with an eating disorder. While her family is focused on her sister's recovery, Lucy is left alone to navigate school and friendships. Lucy feels lonely and like she's always on the verge of messing up. But with time, work, and self-love, both sisters begin to heal. Soon enough, Olivia and Lucy find their way back to each other—because sisters are forever. Writing from personal experience, debut author Maggie Edkins Willis delivers a thoughtful, sensitive, and universally relatable story in Smaller Sister. Sure to resonate with fans of Nat Enough and Click. A Texas Little Mavericks 2023 Graphic Novel Reading List Selection A School Library Journal Best Book of 2022
Download or read book Congressional Record written by United States. Congress and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 1426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)
Download or read book United States of America Congressional Record Proceedings and Debates of the 113th Congress Second Session Volume 160 Part 4 written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 1502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Playing with America s Doll written by Emilie Zaslow and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-08-14 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This critical account of the American Girl brand explores what its books and dolls communicate to girls about femininity, racial identity, ethnicity, and what it means to be an American. Emilie Zaslow begins by tracing the development of American Girl and situates the company’s growth and popularity in a social history of girl power media culture. She then weaves analyses of the collection’s narrative and material representations with qualitative research on mothers and girls. Examining the dolls with both a critical eye and a fan’s curiosity, Zaslow raises questions about the values espoused by this iconic American brand.
Download or read book Washington D C From A Z written by Alan Schroeder and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2018-02-20 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: See our nation's capital like never before! In almost 100 entries from A to Z discover little-known lore, hidden history, and quotable quotes about Washington D.C. Throughout the book, humorous full-color cartoons enhance the funny, strange, and intriguing details behind important landmarks and the people who have come to the capital to run the nation’s business, celebrate, protest, live in the thick of it or just visit. From the aluminum tip of the towering Washington Monument to the marble bathtubs in the Capital building’s basement, this book offers a top to bottom look at Washington D.C. and its eclectic history that will enchant visitors and locals alike. The end papers feature a comprehensive map of the District showing locations of key buildings including The White House, The Washington Monument, The Lincoln Memorial, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and The Capitol building as well as many other important locations. A Junior Library Guild selection!
Download or read book American Character written by Peter Guttman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-10-29 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning photographer Peter Guttman showcases the vibrant and wildly diverse American people in an unprecedented, multi-decade collection of sharply etched portraits Like few nations, the United States flourished through the hard work and enterprising creativity of individuals from myriad identities. These cultural strands––along with sprinklings of imagination, eccentricity, even skullduggery––weave together an entertaining narrative of a fascinating country. American Character offers readers a peek into the seldom viewed worlds of Buddhist monks, "freak show" performers, and nuclear physicists, and an opportunity to tag along on the quests of gold miners and Bigfoot hunters. Diving into the ethnic enclaves of Yupik hunters, Amish farmers, Hopi elders, native Hawaiian storytellers, and Hasidic bakery owners, the book also trains a lens on distant or underseen communities to cobble together an unforgettable American landscape. Driven by an explorer’s fearless instinct for investigating obscure cultures and hidden corners in all fifty states, photographer and journalist Peter Guttman presents this richly visual parade in stunning color photography, accompanied with evocative, deeply researched prose. Almost encyclopedic in scope, a dizzying array of arresting occupational niches and lifestyles are presented and enhanced with intriguing personal backstories, winding connections, and amusing historical tales. When each half of a polarized country seems to view the other half with deep suspicions, American Character may provide a healing balm and offer much deeper understanding of the vast spectrum of Americans and our mutual aspirations.
Download or read book Franklin and the Contest written by Sharon Jennings and published by Paw Prints. This book was released on 2009-07-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Franklin's favorite magazine sponsors a contest to see who can do the same thing for five solid hours, Franklin wants to compete along with his friends, but he cannot think of anything he can do for that long.
Download or read book The Literature of the Middle Western Frontier written by Harry Hansen and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
