Signals in the Air: Native Broadcasting in America (Media and Society Series)
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“Although of particular interest to Native American broadcasters, their audiences, and Native American studies specialists, this book affords an interesting, unexpected angle on a number of important, current issues of general interest. Keith has brought together valuable, detailed historical information about native broadcasting and firsthand accounts of the problems and prospects faced by native broadcasters. Politics, culture, and communication are central topics in the current context of multiculturalism and high technology, and this book presents an interesting case study of some basic issues. Upper-division undergraduate and above.”–
“Breaks important new ground in communication studies by shedding light on the "first minority" and its growing use of electronic media. Keith provides a valuable service with this readable survey of a fascinating market, almost totally unknown outside of Native American circles. And it has currency in the political world given the debate on the future of funding for public broadcasting as many of these stations receive support from CPB. Important reading offering considerable insight by an expert observer.”–
“Little has been published about Native American broadcasting. There are a few scholarly articles and segments in books about ethnic broadcasting, but nothing that compares with Signals in the Air. This book offers a readable history of Native broadcasting in the United States, together with fairly detailed profiles of individual Native-owned stations that are in operation today. Signals in the Air offers a fascinating window into one small part of life in Indian Country. The book is well written and logically organized. This book is important because it is the most current and complete piece of literature available on indigenous broadcasting in America.”–
“With so much disinformation going out over the airwaves, Signals in the Air is a valuable contribution to the ethnic broadcasting industry.”–
“...in light of recent federal cuts threatening public broadcasting, this book appears especially relevant. This is a readable book and somewhat of a breakthrough for the Native broadcasting industry, consonant with their views and struggle to cope with foriegn culture thrust upon them. It would be useful for classes in broadcasting history or in the social science study of Native Americans.”–
Book Description
Signals in the Air: Native Broadcasting in America is the first book-length study of one of the most unique communications enterprises in U.S. history. It is the remarkable account of how the nation's most exploited minority group overcame adversity by embracing the airwaves. Through their own radio and television stations, American Indians have found a way to keep their cultures and languages from perishing. This book examines the impetus behind the development of Native-run stations and how these stations operate today. It assesses the influence and impact of Native broadcasts in the Indigenous community and seeks to chronicle the formidable challenges confronting Indian broadcasters as they provide vital programming services to the often impoverished inhabitants of the nation's remote reservations.
Signals in the Air: Native Broadcasting in America (Media and Society Series)
Signals in the Air: Native Broadcasting in America (Media and Society Series),Michael C. Keith,Praeger Publishers,0275948765,Communication,Indian radio stations,Indians in radio broadcasting,Language,Language Arts & Disciplines,Native American Sociology,Radio,Radio Broadcasting,Unassigned Title,United States,Language Arts & Disciplines / Communication
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