A survey of science content in U.S. radio broadcasting, 1920s through 1940s: scientists speak with their own voices

    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    LaFollette, Marcel C. (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2002-09
    Published:
    USA
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C18305
    Journal Title:
    Science Communication
    Journal Title Details:
    24(1) : 4-33
    Subject Term:
    broadcasting, history, market reporting, radio, radio programs, research communication, rural broadcasts, scientific communication, scientists, and weather information
    Notes:
    Notes that radio played an important role in public education in two science-related areas - agriculture and public health. "These are (not uncoincidentally) areas in which government agencies and communities of experts took an early, active interest." Cites weather reports as early as 1921 (University of Wisconsin station) and regular farm market reports in 1922.

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