ISBN:
9780415091305
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (231 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Parallel Title:
Print version And There Was Television
DDC:
302.2345
Keywords:
Electronic books
Abstract:
Argues that television is the central apparatus of consumer society and its success is measured not in terms of whether we enjoy programs, but how much we spend as a result of watching them. Should be read by anyone who watches television
Description / Table of Contents:
Book Cover; Title; Contents; acknowledgements; bombardments and bee stings; a gift arrives; under the influence; the meanings of cultural studies; lethal link; answering advertisers' prayers; ethnic images; in pursuit of women; dream match; arresting viewing; political hype and hyperreality; tomorrow, the world; references; index
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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