Conflicting communication interests in America : the case of national public radio
A discussion of National Public Radio in America and its prospects for survival and success. Beginning with a description of events that led to the creation of NPR, it examines the relationship between NPR and its affiliate stations and how the struggles over funding have affected its agenda.
ix-xiv, 210 pages ; 2 cm
9780275963583, 0275963586
1117180101
Introduction The Development of National Public Radio The Localized Public: The Federalist Conundrum The Surrogate Public: Funders, Boards, and Producers The Reified Public: From Ascertainment to Ratings Epilogue Selected Bibliography Index