Rise Of Radio Broadcasting
This assignment asks you to explore the socio-economic, political, technological and cultural conditions that explain the rise of commercial radio and TV broadcasting in the U.S. Watch the documentary Empire of the Air and, please write an essay (500-750 words) discussing: 1) Three economic, political, regulatory or technological factors that explain the rise of radio broadcasting as a commercial enterprise in the U.S., and 2) provide a relevant conclusion on what you learn through this documentary about the development of radio technology as a mass media in the 20th century: what was intriguing and illuminating about this case study for you? What is the main takeaway or idea you learned?