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

New Books in Sociology

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Echoes of Radio: A Family's Journey

In this chapter, the speaker reflects on their experiences as a BBC producer and the inspiration for their book on radio's impact in Interwar Britain. They explore the generational differences in radio's influence on their family, highlighting both the cultural shifts and the evolution of radio as a key entertainment medium. Through historical surveys and personal anecdotes, the chapter reveals the significant role radio played in shaping daily life and community connections during turbulent times.

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