Music, Sound, and Technology in America: A Documentary History of Early Phonograph, Cinema, and Radio

This reader collects primary documents on the phonograph, cinema, and radio before WWII to show how Americans slowly came to grips with the idea of recorded and mediated sound. Through readings from advertisements, newspaper and magazine articles, popular fiction, correspondence, and sheet music, one gains an understanding of how early-20th-century Americans changed from music makers into consumers. Read More

This reader collects primary documents on the phonograph, cinema, and radio before WWII to show how Americans slowly came to grips with the idea of recorded and mediated sound. Through readings from advertisements, newspaper and magazine articles, popular fiction, correspondence, and sheet music, one gains an understanding of how early-20th-century Americans changed from music makers into consumers. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $31.95 Title: Music, Sound, and Technology in America by Taylor, Timothy D.; Katz, Mark; Grajeda, Tony Publisher: Duke University Press Print ISBN: 9780822349273, 0822349272 eText ISBN: 9780822393917 Edition: 2012 Format: EPUB eBook	$31.95 Buy eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ