The Radio Handbook (Media Practice) Book

The Radio Handbook is a comprehensive guide to radio broadcasting. It examines the various components that make radio, from music selection to news presentation, and from phone-ins to sport programs. Completely rewritten for this second edition, it encourages a critical approach to radio listening and practices and shows how communication theory informs everyday broadcasts. It offers advice on working in radio and outlines the skills required for a career in the industry. The Radio Handbook includes interviews with people working at all levels in the industry including program controllers, news presenters and DJs. It examines a variety of stations including nationwide and local, commercial radio, community and student broadcasters, explores the growth of commercial radio and analyzes the birth of digital audio broadcasts and internet radio and their effects on the industry.Read More