From its earliest beginnings, television was destined to become one of the great new forces at work in the 20th century. This new edition (which includes six completely new chapters) greatly expands the original historical coverage of this influential cultural phenomenon. Written by a distinguished international team of specialists, the book describes the history of television from its technical conception in the 19th century right through to the bewildering multi-media developments of the present. Alongside this historical ...
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From its earliest beginnings, television was destined to become one of the great new forces at work in the 20th century. This new edition (which includes six completely new chapters) greatly expands the original historical coverage of this influential cultural phenomenon. Written by a distinguished international team of specialists, the book describes the history of television from its technical conception in the 19th century right through to the bewildering multi-media developments of the present. Alongside this historical account, chapters provide important discussion of the central debates affecting television worldwide. All genres of programme making - news, sport, drama, comedy - are examined in the light of key questions: how viewing practices affect particular societies; how standards of taste and decency are arrived at; the influence of television on government power; the role of public service broadcasting; and the relationship of television to terrorism and violence.
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Add this copy of Television: an International History to cart. $38.01, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1998 by Oxford University Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN: 0198742495.
