Dirty Discourse: Sex and Indecency in Broadcasting

by Robert L. Hilliard, Michael Keith, Michael C. Keith

Book Overview

Changes in society, the pluralistic nature of the citizens and the geographic breadth of America preclude a common definition of what is indecent, profane, or obscene. What may appear to be 'dirty discourse' to some may be considered to be laudable satire to others. In this fascinating book, renowned media scholars and authors, Robert Hilliard and Michael Keith, examine the history and nature of indecent program content in American radio.
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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1405157828
• ISBN13: 9781405157827
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"