(Review) Radio Utopia: Postwar Audio Documentary in the Public Interest by Matthew C. Ehrlich (original) (raw)
Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly
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Radio Utopia investigates the evolution of postwar audio documentary in the context of changing media landscapes influenced by network economics, Cold War policies, and cultural tensions surrounding patriotism and liberalism. Matthew C. Ehrlich examines the intricate dynamics between commercial interests and public service ideals in the broadcasting industry, highlighting the impact of anticommunism and technological advancements on documentary production. The work contributes to a deeper understanding of this overlooked area of media history, suggesting a complex relationship between the impulses of documentary creators and the socio-political realities of their time.
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