WCFL, Chicago's Voice of Labor, 1926-78 (History of Communication)
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (513 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0252065921 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 432 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
U. No underlining or annotations. No highlighting. 390 pages including Selected Bibliography and Index. No spine creases. Examines 'the station's history and its dialectical relationship with the organized labor movement, the corporate radio world, and the federal government' from 1926 as a 'listener-supported station owned and operated by the Chicago Federation of Labor,' until 1978. Unused and Unread. of Illinois Press, 1997. Paperback.
The demise of an ideal A Customer This book is a look at a noble attempt to bring the voice of organized labor to the public by way of broadcasting. In intricate detail, Godfried provides a history of the Chicago Federation of Labor (CFL) attempt to stake labor's claim for a place amid the commercial broadcasters. The story is a testament to Edward Nockles, the CFL secretary who had the vision and persistence to see his dream take form. Rea