Derek Vaillant: 2 books
Sounds of Reform
Progressivism and Music in Chicago, 1873-1935
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2004
Between 1873 and 1935, reformers in Chicago used the power of music to unify the diverse peoples of the metropolis. These musical progressives emphasized the capacity of music to transcend differences among various groups. Sounds of Reform looks at the history of efforts to propagate this vision and...
Across the Waves
How the United States and France Shaped the International Age of Radio
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2017
In 1931, the United States and France embarked on a broadcasting partnership built around radio. Over time, the transatlantic sonic alliance came to personify and to shape American-French relations in an era of increased global media production and distribution. Drawing on a broad range of American...