The politics of Canadian broadcasting, 1920-1951

Peers, Frank W. 1918-2016 (Author).

Summary: Still the focus of major political controversy today, the essential issues in Canadian broadcasting emerged thirty years ago. This fascinating book traces both the development of radio from its beginnings in 1920 to the inception of television in 1952, and the formation of public policy throughout these years. The course of the development was far from smooth. Professor Peers describes the contending forces, the politicians, pressure groups, newspapers, and business interests that joined in the fray. The inner story of the power struggles involved is told here thoroughly for the first time, and the significance of these struggles for the development of the system is placed in perspective.

Record details

ISBN: 9780802062109
Physical Description: print
v, 466 pages ; 23 cm.
Publisher: University of Toronto Press, c1973, 2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

The Canadian Experiment -- II The First Decade -- III The Aird Commission -- IV Nationalization -- V The Canadian Radio-Broadcasting Commission : First Year -- VI A Discredit to the Government? -- VII A New Government and a New Act -- VIII The Corporation and Mr. Howe -- IX The Testing Period, 1938-1939 -- X Controversial Broadcasting -- XI A Proven System? -- XII Cracks in the Organization -- XIII The CBC as a Wartime Arm of Government -- XIV Private Broadcasting, 1939-1945 -- XV The Post-War Struggle -- XVI The Massey Commission -- XVII Interpretations.