Television before TV

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The book delves into the interwar period's television history, focusing on demonstrations at national fairs and international exhibitions of the late 1920s and 1930s. Through extensive archival research in Britain, Germany, and the U.S., it examines how these events shaped television's cultural, political, and social meanings. The author argues that these exhibitions were pivotal in understanding television's emergence and its later integration into society. With 100 photographs, the study underscores the widespread visibility of television prior to regular programming.