Patronizing the Public: American Philanthropic Support for Communication, Culture, and the Humanities in the Twentieth Century (Critical Media Studies)

Patronizing the Public: American Philanthropic Support for Communication, Culture, and the Humanities in the Twentieth Century (Critical Media Studies)

by WilliamBuxton (Author)

Synopsis

Patronizing the Public is the first detailed and comprehensive examination of how American philanthropy has transformed culture, communication, and the humanities. Drawing on an impressive range of archival and secondary sources, the chapters in the volume shed light on philanthropic foundations have shaped numerous fields, including film, television, radio, journalism, drama, local history, museums, as well as art and the humanities in general.

$60.15

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 362
Publisher: Lexington Books
Published: 01 Oct 2009

ISBN 10: 0739123068
ISBN 13: 9780739123065

Media Reviews
This nicely edited and useful collection of essays concerns the impact of philanthropy on communications, arts and culture in the US from 1920 to 1970.... The essays are well written, and the footnotes are carefully done and reflect research in the most recent secondary scholarship. Any solid research library will want this volume. Highly recommended. * CHOICE, May 2010 *
Author Bio
William J. Buxton is professor of communication studies at Concordia University in Montreal.