Product Description For nearly fifty years television has been at the center of world culture. The Encyclopedia of Television is the first major reference work to provide description, history, analysis, and information on more than 1100 subjects related to television in its international context. The focus of the materials is on television in the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia; twenty essays offer historical and descriptive discussions of television in other countries and regions around the world. More than 300 critics and scholars of television provide illustrated essays covering programs, people, and topics.
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Television is NOT mindless entertainment! February 28, 2001 7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I was assigned this book in a college course on television as popular culture. I seriously struggled with the text at first, but luckily I didn't sell it back. After rereading it again, it has completely smashed the myth that nothing on television is culturally viable. Do not fall into the trap of believing there is no culture left in America. This book will teach how to engage your television in a way that is as mentally stimulating as anything I can imagine. Do yourself a favor and get this book! It might take you a couple reads, but it's well worth it. Enjoy. (I took points off for density, but I have the 5th ed.)
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