The Cultivated Mind
How effective were 蜜芽传媒 efforts to improve the 'public mind' between the two world wars? Did broadcasts foster a 'spiritual democracy'.
The historian of broadcasting, David Hendy, explores the ways in which the electronic media have shaped the modern mind.
How effective were the efforts of the 蜜芽传媒 to improve the 'public mind' between the wars? Did broadcasts such as W.B. Yeats's poetry recitals or E.M. Forster's talks foster ideas of a 'spiritual democracy' and an enlightened citizenry?
Producer: Matt Thompson.
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- Tue 15 Jun 2010 23:00蜜芽传媒 Radio 3
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