Isbn: 9781573928748 - vulgarians at the gate: trash tv and raunch radio : raising standards of popular culture (28 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Good. As a key player in the creative excellence that made TV's Golden Age so memorable, Steve Allen is disgusted and outraged by what he sees on television today. Whereas talent and quality were the benchmarks of the early years of television and radio, pandering to the lowest common denominator in pursuit of advertising dollars and audience share is the main focus of today's programmers and performers. More disturbing than the issue of artistic quality is the effect that such low cultural standards are having on our children. Every day America's youth is being exposed to hideously inappropiate speech and behavior by role models in TV, film, radio, and the music industry. Concern about this crass promotion of sexuality and violence to children is not just an obsession of the religious right. A growing number of people in the entertainment industry, as well as citizens from all walks of life, are disturbed by the coarsening of American entertainment with its glorification of violence and casual, no-consequences sex. To fight this slide toward Gomorrah a campaign called The Parents Television Council has been launched, the goal of which is to improve the quality of television and all other facets of the entertainment industry. As honorary chairman, Steve Allen describes not only what the council is doing to raise our cultural standards, but more importantly what all concerned citizens can do to help. Allen argues against complacency; adults may ignore the content of television programming and other entertainment, but children are certainly paying attention and imbibing the not-so-subtle violent and sexually charged messages. The question, says Allen, is: What kind of a society will we bequeath to our children, one dominated by media conglomerates that push anything for a quick buck, or one that reflects the highest standards of our heritage? It's up to us to do something about it, to raise a chorus of protest that echoes the words of the TV anchorman from Network, I'm mad as hell, and I'm not going to take it anymore.…

Condizione: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Condizione: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. As a key player in the creative excellence that made TV's Golden Age so memorable, Steve Allen is disgusted and outraged by what he sees on television today. Whereas talent and quality were the benchmarks of the early years of television and radio, pandering to the lowest common denominator in pursuit of advertising dollars and audience share is the main focus of today's programmers and performers. More disturbing than the issue of artistic quality is the effect that such low cultural standards are having on our children. Every day America's youth is being exposed to hideously inappropiate speech and behavior by role models in TV, film, radio, and the music industry. Concern about this crass promotion of sexuality and violence to children is not just an obsession of the religious right. A growing number of people in the entertainment industry, as well as citizens from all walks of life, are disturbed by the coarsening of American entertainment with its glorification of violence and casual, no-consequences sex. To fight this slide toward Gomorrah a campaign called The Parents Television Council has been launched, the goal of which is to improve the quality of television and all other facets of the entertainment industry. As honorary chairman, Steve Allen describes not only what the council is doing to raise our cultural standards, but more importantly what all concerned citizens can do to help. Allen argues against complacency; adults may ignore the content of television programming and other entertainment, but children are certainly paying attention and imbibing the not-so-subtle violent and sexually charged messages. The question, says Allen, is: What kind of a society will we bequeath to our children, one dominated by media conglomerates that push anything for a quick buck, or one that reflects the highest standards of our heritage? It's up to us to do something about it, to raise a chorus of protest that echoes the words of the TV anchorman from Network, I'm mad as hell, and I'm not going to take it anymore.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hard cover. Condizione: Fine in fine dust jacket. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. Audience: General/trade. No previous owner's name. Clean, tight pages. No bent corners. h.

Hardcover. Condizione: USED Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Like New. First Edition. Like new hard cover edition with like new dust jacket. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Clean. Tight binding. No markings. 419 pages.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. First Edition, First Printing. (First Edition, First Printing) Book is a clean tight unmarked copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. First Edition, First Printing. (First Edition, First Printing) Book is a clean tight unmarked copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine Dj. 2nd. Near fine ina near fine or better jacket - Looks about new inscribed in ink on the half-title page by the actress Jane Meadows and as Steve Allen's wife: "To Marge, much love, Jane Meadows.". Signed by Jane Meadows.

Hardcover. Condizione: Collectible; Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. First Edition. This hardcover book is square and tight. The boards and spine have no wear with pristine lettering. The pages and endpages are clean, with no markings or folds. The dustjacket is As New. Original Price is intact. Not ex-lib. No remainder mark.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First edition. ISBN 1573928747. Hardback. First Printing. Very Good condition book in a Very Good condition dustjacket with minor rubs and creases around its edges. Tight, sound, unmarked copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First Edition. Second printing. Signed & inscribed by author's wife - Jayne Meadows. White textured paper boards with blue foil stamped spine. Book appears as NEW & UNREAD with NO flaws. NO rem mark or ex-lib. DJ has two closed 1/2" tears at top corner otherwise bright and shiny with almost no shelfwear. Not price-clipped. Photos avail upon request. Signed by Author(s). …

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Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. LATTER PRINTING. INSCRIBED BY JAYNE MEADOWS. Inscribed BY A STAR.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. 1st Edition, 1st Printing. Signed on the half title page at the request of this bookseller of the author's wife since the work was published after Steve Allen's death. Signed in bold blue pen as follows: "Love/Jayne Meadows/"; not personalized to anyone. The signature has left a few blue dots on the title page. Number line in the book reads as follows: 05 04 03 02 01 5 4 3 2 1. Volume itself has white covers with sharp blue lettering on the spine. 419 pages, including an index. Steve Allen was known as television's renaissance man. He authored more than fifty books and composed over 8,500 songs. Dust jacket is protected in an archival quality cover. Book has never been read nor used. It has rested on a book shelf for around two decades. A very nice copy; available for immediate shipment, carefully packed in a sturdy box. Signed By the Author's Wife.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 419 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.75 inches. In Stock.

hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.