Summary
Contents
The SAGE Key Concepts series provides students with accessible and authoritative knowledge of the essential topics in a variety of disciplines. Cross-referenced throughout, the format encourages critical evaluation through understanding. Written by experienced and respected academics, the books are indispensable study aids and guides to comprehension.
Key Features
- Provides a comprehensive, easy-to-use introduction to the field
- Grounds theory with global examples
- Takes it further with recommended reading
- Covers the central ideas and practices from production and media studies
- Situates radio studies within its historical context and contemporary auditory culture
Blindness
Blindness
A controversial term used to describe the lack of visual images on radio.
What strikes everyone, broadcasters and listeners alike, as significant about radio is that it is a blind medium. (Crisell, 1994: 3, original emphasis)
With these words, Crisell started the first ...