Television Studies

Television Studies: The Basics examines the major theories and debates surrounding the production and reception of television over the years and considers the role and future of this powerful medium.

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.

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;