{"product_id":"columbo-paying-attention-24-7-paperback","title":"Columbo: Paying Attention 24\/7 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Martin-Jones\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eColumbo is fifty years old. A global smash in the 1970s, it is now a cult TV favourite. What is the reason for this enduring popularity? In this fascinating exploration of a television classic, David Martin-Jones argues that \u003ci\u003eColumbo\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how our current globalized world - of 24\/7 capital, invasive surveillance and online labour - emerged in the late 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. Exploring everything from the influences on Falk's iconic acting style to the show's depiction of Los Angeles, Martin-Jones illuminates how our attention is channelled, via technologies like television and computers, to influence how we perform, learn, police and locate ourselves in today's world. \u003ci\u003eColumbo\u003c\/i\u003e emerged alongside shows like \u003ci\u003eKojak\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Rockford Files\u003c\/i\u003e, but re-viewing the series today reveals how contemporary television hits - from \u003ci\u003eElementary\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eThe Purge\u003c\/i\u003e - continue to shape how and why we pay attention 24\/7. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eColumbo is 50 years old. A global smash in the 1970s, it is now a cult TV favourite. What is the reason for this enduring popularity? In this fascinating exploration of a television classic, David Martin-Jones argues that Columbo reveals how our current globalised world - of 24\/7 capital, invasive surveillance and online labour - emerged in the late 20th century. Exploring everything from the influences on Peter Falk's iconic acting style to the show's depiction of Los Angeles, he illuminates how our attention is channelled, via technologies like television and computers, to influence how we perform, learn, police and locate ourselves in today's world. Columbo emerged alongside shows like Kojak and The Rockford Files, but re-viewing the series today reveals how contemporary television hits - from Elementary to The Purge - continue to shape how and why we pay attention 24\/7. David Martin-Jones is Professor of Film Studies at the University of Glasgow. His research seeks to unlock the roles film and television play in shaping our lives under globalisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Martin-Jones is Professor of Film Studies at the University of Glasgow\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.52 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 09, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42743940055103,"sku":"9781474479806","price":45.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/aa45aa60a059b0c41d139f28bcbc4d3f.webp?v=1765166498","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/columbo-paying-attention-24-7-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}