Television Studies

Television Studies provides an overview of the origins, central ideas, and intellectual traditions of the field, tracing its history from analog to digital and examining emerging scholarship and the relationship with the digital. It serves as a stand-alone introduction and an excellent basis for an entire course.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 208 pages
\n Publication date: 07 December 2018
\n Publisher: Polity Press
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Television Studies offers a comprehensive exploration of the origins, core concepts, and intellectual traditions of this dynamic field. Delving into the primary areas of inquiry within television studies, this book seeks to answer the questions: Why and how have these areas emerged? How have scholars approached their study? How have these areas evolved? What have been the defining works within these disciplines?

To address these inquiries, this book traces the historical trajectory of television studies, spanning from its early beginnings to the digital present. It provides a comprehensive survey of emerging scholarship and addresses new questions about the field's relationship with the digital realm. Moreover, the second edition of Television Studies takes a closer look at how internet-distributed services like Netflix have reshaped the narratives, industrial practices, and audience experiences of television.

Whether you are a curious student seeking to understand the nuances of television studies or an educator looking to develop a comprehensive course, this new edition of Television Studies offers a clear and engaging overview of key topics. It serves as a standalone introduction, providing a solid foundation for those new to the field, and can also be effectively utilized as a resource for an entire course.

Television Studies is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike, as it sheds light on the rich tapestry of this evolving field and its profound impact on our understanding of media and popular culture.

\n Weight: 324g\n
Dimension: 225 x 156 x 16 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781509531813\n
Edition number: 2nd Edition\n