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A descriptive history of the world's oldest transnational radio service and its role in propagating church policies.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Author's Note Introduction Papal Diplomacy and Vatican Radio Models of Social Change Within the Modern Church The Institutional Message: c.1550-c.1939 The Message of the Mystical Body: c.1940-c.1958 The Message of the "People of God:" c.1958-c.1963 Sacramental and Biblical Messages: c.1963-1978 Messages for "The Disciples:" c.1978-?? The Future: Mixed Messages Appendices Glossary Bibliography Index

About the Author

MARILYN J. MATELSKI is Professor in the Department of Communication at Boston College. Dr. Matelski has written a number of books, journal articles, and reviews concerning media and its uses.

Reviews

?Although Vatican Radio is the oldest of the world's transnational broadcast services, little independent research on this service has been done, making this book a valuable resource.?-Choice

"Although Vatican Radio is the oldest of the world's transnational broadcast services, little independent research on this service has been done, making this book a valuable resource."-Choice