Explores the evolution and history of popular American entertainment during the twentieth century.
Michael Haupert is Professor of Economics at the University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse.
Aimed at students and general readers, this text traces the
historical evolution of entertainment as an economic entity in
20th-century America. The volume is organized roughly
chronologically, and six representative types of entertainment are
examined: vaudeville, recorded sound, movies, radio, television,
and spectator sports. In the final chapter, Haupert profiles 15
individuals who had a profound effect on the entertainment
industry.
*Reference & Research Book News*
This book gives a concise overview of the economic history of
entertainment in the United States….[t]his book provides a readable
introduction into the history of the US entertainment industry. It
may certainly be useful to academics, when consulted alongside
other works. For the non-academic reader unfamiliar with the topic
this will be an entertaining read.
*EH.NET*
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