Television Studies: The Basics

Television Studies: The Basics
ISBN-10
0415774233
ISBN-13
9780415774239
Series
Television Studies
Category
Performing Arts
Pages
254
Language
English
Published
2010
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Author
Toby Miller

Description

Television Studies: The Basics is a lively introduction to the study of a powerful medium. It examines the major theories and debates surrounding production and reception over the years and considers both the role and future of television. Topics covered include: broadcasting history and technology institutions and ownership genre and content audiences Complete with global case studies, questions for discussion, and suggestions for further reading, this is an invaluable and engaging resource for those interested in how to study television.

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