Why TV is not our fault
television programming, viewers, and who's really in control
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Author
Publication
2005 - Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham, Md, Maryland
Language
English
Word Count
36,250 words, Guess
Page Count
145 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL3397509M
- ISBN-10074252485X
- OCLC Control Number59098824
- OCLC Control Numberwhytvisnotourfau0000meeh
- Library of Congress Control Number2005010477
and 2 more
- LibraryThing1093684
- Goodreads4617411
Classifications
- DDC302.23/45/0973
- LCCPN1992.3.U5 M35 2005
Description
"This book dispels the myth that the television industry is just giving viewers the programming they want to see and, thus, that we as viewers are responsible for the existence of shoes like Fear Factor and yet another Survivor. In fact, Eileen Meehan explains, viewers exert no demand in the market for ratings, advertising slots, program production, or telecasting. She also counters the idea that TV programs reflect our culture directly. Introducing us to the political economy of television, Meehan covers programming, corporate strategies, advertising, the misnomer of "competition" among networks, and organizations that seek more industry accountability. She tells us why TV isn't our fault - and who's really to blame."--Jacket.
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- Critical media studies
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