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Television: An International History 2nd Edition

by Anthony Smith (Editor), Richard Paterson (Editor)
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This is a substantially revised and expanded new edition of the first major history of our most influential cultural phenomenon. Readers will find an invaluable resource that covers the whole expanse of the medium, from Africa to Australia, from Burbank to Bangkok, covering news, sports, drama, comedy, and more. Written by a distinguished team of specialists, Television describes the history of T.V. from its technical conception in the nineteenth century right through the bewildering multimedia developments of the present. Alongside this historical account, chapters provide an important discussion of the central debates affecting television worldwide, from technological developments to programming (how it differs around the world, and how it has evolved over the years), and from television's impact on society (including questions of violence and social standards) to television's relationship to terrorism. This second edition (with six completely new chapters) includes expanded coverage of television in India and China, the Arab World, Latin America, Canada, and Northern Europe. Vividly illustrated and accessibly written, Television is a major exploration of the world's most dominant and defining medium. It will intrigue anyone interested in its early beginnings, its impact on our society, and its not-so-distant future.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0198159285
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0198159285
  3. Edition
    2nd
  4. Publisher
    Oxford University Press
  5. Publication date
    September 24, 1998
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    7.5 x 0.75 x 10 inches
  8. Print length
    294 pages
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"Serious observers of the sociology of television will appreciate the breadth and depth of this history.... Intriguing issues are raised, particularly concerning the influence of this medium on contemporary society and vice versa."--Library Journal

"What a terrific assembly of contributors....An important addition to documenting the global story of television in a single volume."--Journalism History

Book Description

A unique, international history of television written by some of the world's leading experts

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; 2nd edition (September 24, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 294 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0198159285
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0198159285
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.4 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.75 x 10 inches
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Davis Foulger
4.0 out of 5 stars A good review of television around the world
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After reviewing a number of alternatives, I selected this text for use in an intermediate course on the television and radio industries. This text filled an important niche in the course in its review of the current state of the television (and to a lesser extent radio) industries around the world. It is an edited collection that has a bit of redundancy and occasionally exhibits some biases. It remains that television is operated in very different ways in many countries around the world, and this text clearly describes those differences and the ways in which television is changing on a global basis.
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