New release: Russia in the Microphone Age. By Stephen Lovell
11. September 2015
A History of Soviet Radio, 1919-1970
(Oxford Studies in Modern European History)
Oxford: Oxford University Press 2015
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A new exploration of radio as a mouthpiece for the Soviet State across the vast territories of Russia
Shows that while radio offered a new communication method for Soviet politics, it also led to the State's downfall
Engages with social, cultural, institutional, and technological history to offer a many-sided portrait of Soviet broadcasting
Contains lively discussion of programme content, as well as shedding much light on the broadcasting profession and the listening public (publisher)
Review
Lovell’s book […] is well-written and rigorously explored. Lovell’s style of writing is enjoyable […] a compelling reading […] a must read.Simo Mikkonen in H-Soz-Kult (30 March 2016)
Stephen Lovell is professor of Modern History at King’s College London. His research focusses on the cultural and social history of 19th and 20th century Russia. He has written the book presented here during his fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study Konstanz (September 2012–August 2013).