Contributions

  • Michael Hammond (Editor) - Contributor
  • Lucy Mazdon (Editor) - Contributor

Publication

2005-05-04 - Edinburgh University Press

Language

English

Word Count

68,000 words, Guess

Page Count

272 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100748619011
  • ISBN-139780748619016
  • Goodreads2450151
  • Open LibraryOL7964184M

Description

Offering an engaging and provocative study of the contemporary prime-time 'quality' serial television format, this book gives a timely account of prominent examples of the genre such as 'The X Files', 'The Sopranos' and 'The West Wing' and explores their influential position within the television industry.

First Sentence

For a number of years I have taught an introductory course on Television Studies to groups of undergraduate students here at the University of Southampton.

Subjects

Topics

791.4575TelevisionSoap operasPerforming ArtsTelevision seriesTelevision serialsTelevision programs

Other Editions

  • The Contemporary Television SeriesPaperbackEdinburgh University Press2005-05-04

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