- Paperback: 312 pages
- Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2 edition (July 13 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 140515053X
- ISBN-13: 978-1405150538
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.4 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 481 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,094,411 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Changes in society, the pluralistic nature of the citizens and the geographic breadth of America preclude a common definition of what is indecent, profane, or obscene. What may appear to be 'dirty discourse' to some may be considered to be laudable satire to others. In this fascinating book, renowned media scholars and authors, Robert Hilliard and Michael Keith, examine the history and nature of indecent program content in American radio.
Examines the blue side of the airways with a first-ever analysis of the history and nature of off-color program content.
Explores the treatment of once-forbidden topics in the electronic media, investigating the beliefs, attitudes and actions of those who present such material, those who condemn it, and those who defend it.
Written from a social and cultural perspective, concentrates on the means of greatest distribution - radio, with its phenomenal growth of "shock jocks" and rap music lyrics.
Provides coverage of television and the Internet, showing how and why broadcasting has evolved from the ribald antics of the Roaring 20's to today's streaming cybersex, contrasting the standards and actions of the FCC v. the First Amendment amidst the over-the-air and in-the-court battles of over-the-top radio.
Illustrates political pressures and legal considerations, including Supreme Court decisions, and efforts to protect children from media smut.
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Changes in society, the pluralistic nature of the citizens and the geographic breadth of our nation preclude a common definition of what is indecent, profane, or obscene. What may appear to be “dirty discourse” to some may be considered to be laudable satire to others. Renowned media scholars and authors Robert Hilliard and Michael Keith examine the blue side of the airways in Dirty Discourse: Sex and Indecency in Broadcasting. This first-ever analysis of the history and nature of off-color program content explores the treatment of once-forbidden topics in the electronic media, investigating the beliefs, attitudes and actions of those who present such material, those who condemn it, and those who defend it.
Written from a social and cultural perspective, Dirty Discourse concentrates on the means of greatest distribution – radio, with its phenomenal growth of “shock jocks” and rap music lyrics, and provides coverage of television and the Internet. The book shows how and why broadcasting has evolved from the ribald antics of the Roaring 20s to today’s streaming cybersex, contrasting the standards and actions of the FCC v. the First Amendment amidst the over-the-air and in-the-court battles of over-the-top radio. It examines political pressures and legal considerations, including Supreme Court decisions, and efforts to protect children from media smut.
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Must for professional, scholar, lawyer, or just curious,
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This review is from: Dirty Discourse: Sex and Indecency in Broadcasting (Hardcover)
"Dirty Discourse" is a comprehensive examination of indecency and broadcasting. The authors provide interesting examples to explore the social, cultural, and legal developments of indecency in electronic media. The books is well-written and superbly researched. "Dirty Discourse" is cutting-edge reading on contemporary issues surrounding the tensions between the FCC, the First Amendment, and the vast, yet disparate audience that broadcasters strive to serve and the government seeks to protect.
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dishing the dirt,
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This review is from: Dirty Discourse: Sex and Indecency in Broadcasting (Hardcover)
DD fairly and comprehensively examines a controversial and fascinating subject. An entertaining and informative work.
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This review is from: Dirty Discourse: Sex and Indecency in Broadcasting (Hardcover)
I bought a used version of this book to use as reference for an essay. It provided a bounty of useful, relevant information, especially history, of a topic few books have delved into. However the first edition published in 2003 does not include a Table of Contents, and the authors tend to jump around chronologically which makes it a bit difficult to really understand the progression of the issue over time. The individual chapters don't really have noticeable themes that make them cohesive, and many times I felt I was reading the same thing over and over. However, aside from these organizational issues, the book is loaded with information and was a huge help in writing my essay on indecency in the media.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must for professional, scholar, lawyer, or just curious,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dirty Discourse: Sex and Indecency in Broadcasting (Hardcover)
"Dirty Discourse" is a comprehensive examination of indecency and broadcasting. The authors provide interesting examples to explore the social, cultural, and legal developments of indecency in electronic media. The books is well-written and superbly researched. "Dirty Discourse" is cutting-edge reading on contemporary issues surrounding the tensions between the FCC, the First Amendment, and the vast, yet disparate audience that broadcasters strive to serve and the government seeks to protect.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
dishing the dirt,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dirty Discourse: Sex and Indecency in Broadcasting (Hardcover)
DD fairly and comprehensively examines a controversial and fascinating subject. An entertaining and informative work.
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