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Television Studies: The Basics

By Toby Miller

Published November 25th 2009 by Routledge – 258 pages

Series: The Basics

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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.

Author Bio

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

Name: Television Studies: The Basics (Paperback) – Routledge 
Description: By Toby Miller. 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...
Categories: Broadcast Media, Sociology of Media, Television, Media & Film Studies