Television Studies : The Key Concepts

Lewis, Justin, Casey, Bernadette, Calvert, Ben, French, Liam, Casey, Neil

ISBN 10: 0415172373 / ISBN 13: 9780415172370

Published by Taylor & Francis Group, 2001

About this Item

Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Television Studies : The Key Concepts
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415172373
• ISBN 13: 9780415172370
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 0.851 pounds

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Synopsis

Television Studies: The Key Concepts is the definitive reference guide to an area of rapidly expanding academic interest. Among those aspects of television studies covered in this comprehensive and up-to-date guide are:

• theoretical perspectives which have shaped the study of television - Marxism; semiology; feminism
• concepts which have shaped the study of television - narrative; representation; bias
• television genres - soap opera; news; science fiction
• methods used for understanding television - content analysis; audience research
• relevant social, economic and political phenomena - ownership; social policy.

Review

Praise for the first edition: 'A user friendly guide to critical issues for television scholars and students alike.' "- Nitin Govil, University of Virginia, USA" 'It is easy to use and gives a good overview of each concept for the uninitiated reader.' "- Jonathon Bignell, University of Reading, UK" 'Quite rapidly one realises that the concepts chosen are not only excellently defined but then discussed and applied. Thus, if bought in Y1 it will serve well.' - "K. J Sheperdson, Canterbury Christchurch University College, UK"