New Media and Popular Imagination

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Focusing on the impact of technological changes in audio-visual culture, the book explores how radio, television, and digital media have shaped American life throughout the twentieth century. It analyzes both popular and industry reactions to these innovations, highlighting the ongoing themes of anticipation, promotion, and resistance that accompany each new medium. By situating contemporary developments within a historical framework, it reveals the complexities and contradictions inherent in the evolution of electronic media in America.