ISBN:
0203976258
,
0415016711
,
041501672X
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (x, 192 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Studies in culture and communication
Parallel Title:
Print version Understanding Television
DDC:
384.55
Keywords:
Television broadcasting Social aspects
;
Television broadcasting
;
Communication
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
An introduction to some of the issues of television broadcasting and its main genres. The book examines a number of programme categories and discusses aspects of the history of the organization of television. It also looks at some key conceptual debates about hegemony in contemporary television
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; UNDERSTANDING TELEVISION; Copyright; CONTENTS; LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS; GENERAL EDITOR'S PREFACE; INTRODUCTION; 1 PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING: THE HISTORY OF A CONCEPT; 2 A SUITABLE SCHEDULE FOR THE FAMILY; 3 TV NEWS: STRIKING THE RIGHT BALANCE?; 4 POINTS OF VIEW; 5 F FOR FAKE? FRICTION OVER FACTION; 6 BOX POP: POPULAR TELEVISION AND HEGEMONY; 7 WINNER TAKES ALL: COMPETITION; 8 GENDERED FICTIONS; 9 ONLY WHEN I LAUGH; 10 TELEVISION AND BLACK BRITONS; 11 ARE YOU RECEIVING ME?; 12 TODAY'S TELEVISION, TOMORROW'S WORLD; INDEX
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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