Dirty discourse : sex and indecency in American broadcasting
by
 
Hilliard, Robert L., 1925-

Title
Dirty discourse : sex and indecency in American broadcasting

Author
Hilliard, Robert L., 1925-

ISBN
9781405150538

Personal Author
Hilliard, Robert L., 1925-

Edition
2nd ed.

Publication Information
Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2006..

Physical Description
xii, 294 p. ; 23 cm.

General Note
Previous ed.: 2003.

Contents
Ch. 1. I can't define it, but ... -- Ch. 2. How many dirty words? -- Ch. 3. Crock jocks to shock jocks -- Ch. 4. Strange music fills the air ... -- Ch. 5. You have to pay to play -- Ch. 6. Crass, brass, and alas -- Ch. 7. Tit for tat -- Ch. 8. Speak the speech -- App. A. FCC v. Pacifica Foundation -- App. B. FCC stance on the enforcement of prohibition against obscene and indecent broadcasts -- App. C. Primer on indecency from Haley, Bader & Potts -- App. D. FCC on the implementation of section 10 of the Cable Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 -- App. E. Plaintiffs v. Attorney General Janet Reno -- App. F. FCC letter to Infinity Broadcasting Corp -- App. G. Eargazam playlist -- App. H. FCC finding on the KBOO foundation -- App. I. FCC finding on Capstar TX limited partnership -- App. J. FCC finding on Citicasters Co.

Abstract
"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."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term
Sex on radio -- United States.

Geographic Term
United States -- Social life and customs -- 1971-

Added Author
Keith, Michael C., 1945-

Electronic Access
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