Between the Market and the State: First Steps of Radio Broadcasting in Argentina (1920-1946)

Entre el mercado y el Estado: primeros pasos de la radiodifusión en Argentina (1920-1946)

Entre o mercado e o Estado: primeiros passos da radiodifusão na Argentina (1920-1946)

Matallana, Andrea
Detalles Bibliográficos
2025
comunicación de masas
historia de los medios
sistemas de radiodifusión
historia cultural
identidad nacional
comunicação de massa
história da mídia
sistemas de radiodifusão
história cultural
identidade nacional
mass communication
media history
broadcasting system
cultural history
national identity
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Universidad Católica del Uruguay
LIBERI
https://revistas.ucu.edu.uy/index.php/revistadixit/article/view/4649
https://hdl.handle.net/10895/6143
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Sumario:This article explores the emergence and consolidation of radio broadcasting in Argentina between the 1920s and 1940s, highlighting its significance as a technological, cultural, and political phenomenon. Far from being merely a new form of entertainment, radio became a dynamic force in shaping national identity, public discourse, and mass consumption. Through an analysis of programming, technological innovation, listening practices, and regulatory frameworks, the article traces how Argentine radio developed as a hybrid model, combining private entrepreneurship with increasing state intervention. Special attention is given to the role of print media in shaping the figure of the radio listener, the commercial expansion of receiver devices, and the influence of global broadcasting models. By situating Argentina within a broader transnational context, the study contributes to a deeper understanding of the cultural and political implications of early radio in Latin America.