An Introduction to the Entertainment Industry
- ISBN-10
- 1433103400
- ISBN-13
- 9781433103407
- Category
- Amusements
- Pages
- 311
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- Peter Lang
- Authors
- Andi Stein, Beth Bingham Evans
Description
Whether it's a favorite television show, an artist at the top of the music charts, a best-selling book, or a hometown sports team, we love entertainment. It's big business and in this accessible introduction, Andi Stein and Beth Bingham Evans give readers a glimpse inside the industry, to better understand how each segment operates and the challenges and trends it faces. Each chapter addresses a different segment of the entertainment industry including: - Film - Television - Radio - Theatre - Music - Travel/Tourism - Sports The book is designed as an introductory text for entertainment courses and as an overview of the industry for those looking to pursue careers in the field of entertainment. A list of resources is provided at the end of each chapter.
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