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Beaty Rubens, "Listen In: How Radio Changed the Home" (Bodleian Library, 2025)

New Books in Sociology

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The Evolution of Radio During the 1926 General Strike

This chapter examines the pivotal influence of radio during the 1926 general strike, detailing the BBC's response in enhancing news coverage. It highlights a shift in public attitudes towards radio as a valuable communal resource, encouraging widespread adoption amidst the crisis.

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