Television Studies: The Basics

by Toby Miller

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136988851
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/04/2009
Series:	The Basics
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	258
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Toby Miller is Professor of Media&Cultural Studies at the University of California, Riverside.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Televisual Sublime; Chapter 1 Television Theory: TV Studies 1.0 and 2.0; Chapter 2 Television Institutions; Chapter 3 Content; Chapter 4 Audiences; Chapter 5 How to do TV Studies 3.0; conclusion Conclusion;