{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-television-studies-paperback","title":"An Introduction to Television Studies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJonathan Bignell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFaye Woods\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive textbook, now substantially updated for its fourth edition, provides students with a framework for understanding the key concepts and main approaches to Television Studies, including audiences, representation, industry and global television, as well as the analytical study of individual programmes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition reflects the significant changes the television industry is undergoing in the streaming era with an explosion of new content and providers, whilst also identifying how many existing practices have endured. The book includes a glossary of key terms, with each chapter suggesting further reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew and updated material includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapters on style and form, narrative, industry, and representation and identity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase studies on \u003ci\u003eBon Appétit\u003c\/i\u003e's YouTube channel, \u003ci\u003eInsecure\u003c\/i\u003e, British youth television, ABC and Disney+, fixed-rig observational documentary, streaming platforms' use of data to shape audience experience, \u003cem\u003eChewing Gum\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eKorean drama and \u003ci\u003eThe Marvelous Mrs Maisel\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eSections on medical drama, YouTube creators, \u003ci\u003eSkam \u003c\/i\u003eand scripted format sales, the global spread of streaming platforms, prestige TV and period drama\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith individual chapters addressing television style and form, narrative, histories, industries, genres and formats, realities, production, audiences, representation and identity, and quality, this book is essential reading for both students and scholars of Television Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Bignell \u003c\/strong\u003eis Professor of Television and Film at the University of Reading, UK. He authored three previous editions of \u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Television Studies \u003c\/i\u003eand was co-author of \u003cem\u003eThe Television Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e, second edition. His many other publications include co-editing the book \u003ci\u003eA European Television History\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFaye Woods is Associate Professor of Film and Television at the University of Reading, UK. She is the author of the books \u003ci\u003ePeriod Drama \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBritish Youth Television. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 322\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 9.61 x 6.77 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 21, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42728193425471,"sku":"9781138665828","price":108.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/6ab3b3b7c3fb215bd2ac89e629b3de2c.webp?v=1765117613","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-television-studies-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}