Question

An Autobiography Of A Radio.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The French Revolution had general causes common to all the revolutions of the West at the end of the 18th century and particular causes that explain why it was by far the most violent and the most universally significant of these revolutions. The first of the general causes was the social structure of the West. The feudal regime had been weakened step-by-step and had already disappeared in parts of Europe. The increasingly numerous and prosperous elite of wealthy commoners—merchants, manufacturers, and professionals, often called the bourgeoisie—aspired to political power in those countries where it did not already possess it. The peasants, many of whom owned land, had attained an improved standard of living and education and wanted to get rid of the last vestiges of feudalism so as to acquire the full rights of landowners and to be free to increase their holdings. Furthermore, from about 1730, higher standards of living had reduced the mortality rate among adults considerably. This, together with other factors, had led to an increase in the population of Europe unprecedented for several centuries: it doubled between 1715 and 1800. For France, which with 26 million inhabitants in 1789 was the most populated country of Europe, the problem was most acute.

Answer 2

Answer:

The lessons of this contribution are obvious. Every broadcaster, and all who have the responsibility of planning for radio evangelism, need to understand the basic factors that underlie a successful program, and conversely, the reason why sometimes our efforts are not well received. Nothing but the best is worthy of the message we are commissioned to give the world. We should work and pray for perfection in our service. The editors are happy to share this with our readers.

R. A. A.

The first part of my life is without interest. I was born in a radio factory and eventually found myself in the home of my master and mistress. And fine people they are! My life, as you must realize, is one of con­tinual twists and turns. Probably no one is more rudely treated than I am. Sometimes am turned on and off with complete indiffer­ence—people forget what a wonderful inven­tion am. Sometimes my mistress watches the clock and then turns me on with an air of ex­pectancy. Then a few moments later she turns me off with disgust, not thinking of my feel­ings. Once I heard my master say something about junking the radio. But I hope it won't come to that!

Yes, mine is a hard life. But then, there are bright spots in it, too. Once a week my mis­tress writes a note and fastens it on me so she won't forget to turn me on. Then she turns me very carefully, almost affectionately—always to the same spot. And she sits right up close to me for a whole half-hour. She looks very dis­appointed if the phone rings or anyone comes to the door. Then when the program is over she turns me off so gently I feel that she almost loves me. I wonder—is that the program you put on? I'd like to know whose it is.

One evening I heard a conversation between my master and mistress that helped me to un­derstand these things a little better. They were talking about how there weren't very many good programs on the air any more, and how they liked religious programs best of all. But they said some of them weren't as good as they used to be.

And I guess that must be true. Because I know there's a religious program that comes on about the time my mistress does her breakfast dishes. And she always used to listen. Then I guess they got a new singer or something.

Maybe singers are naturally loud when they're new—just as new typewriter ribbons are so lack. I've heard my master talk about how it takes a little time to wear them down.