CMST 3HC3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Halifax Harbour, Halifax Explosion, Dxing
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Harold innis (and other authors) asked the right questions at the right time. Understanding of innis", mcluhan"s" thoughts, but we have new tools as historians that allow us to reach new conclusions. Understandings of what innis etc. thought is not the same - we do not have the same perspective as the past. 1918, a ship in the halifax harbour that destroyed/killed a lot of people. Using dial on radio to see how far away you can hear. Some would hang maps and pin where you"ve heard. Noise pollution; car honking, washing machines at night. How montreal was changing in the beginning of 20th century ans. How montreal was changing in the beginning of 20th century. Why is he an attractive leader for montr al. What methods does reiley+others use? public outreach (radio) He can lecture, use radio, *hes a prof* Uses radio to talk about reasons why noise abatement is imp; healthier people.