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Book cover image of Rebels on the Air: An Alternative History of Radio in America by Jesse Walker

Authors: Jesse Walker
ISBN-13: 9780814793817, ISBN-10: 0814793819
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: New York University Press
Date Published: September 2001
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Jesse Walker

Jesse Walker is an associate editor of Reason magazine. His articles have appeared in many publications, including The New York Times, L.A. Weekly, Salon, The New Republic, Inside.com, the All-Music Guide, Radio World, and Z. He lives in Los Angeles.

Book Synopsis

The book is a great addition to the literature of the ways in which the state uses regulatory edicts and strong-arm tactics to stifle people's freedom.

About Guide

Without a doubt, this is the most detailed and well-researched book ever published on the history of free radio in America. This includes the most comprehensive history ever written on the modern microradio movement; culled from personal interviews, the writing is most engaging and fast-paced...A must read.

(The About Guide also rates this book as the top radio history book on the market)

Table of Contents

1Joe's garage1
2The first broadcasters13
3Siberia41
4The '60s69
5Into the '70s99
6Money from Washington134
7Free radio abroad172
8American pirates197
9Micro radio : every man a DJ209
10The FCC's wars245
11CB, the internet, and beyond270

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