Television Studies (Gray Jonathan)(Paperback)

Television Studies (Gray Jonathan)(Paperback)

Television Studies provides an overview of the origins, central ideas, and intellectual traditions of television studies. The book charts the establishment of the field, and examines its various approaches and objects of study. What have been the primary areas of inquiry in television studies? Why

The Sound Studies Reader (Sterne Jonathan)(Paperback)

The Sound Studies Reader blends recent work that self-consciously describes itself as 'sound studies' along with earlier and lesser-known scholarship on sound from across the humanities and social sciences. The Sound Studies Reader touches on key themes like noise and silence; architecture,

Map Is Not Territory: Studies in the History of Religions (Smith Jonathan Z.)(Paperback)

In Map Is Not Territory, Jonathan Z. Smith engages previous interpretations of religious texts from late antiquity, critically evaluates the notion of sacred space and time as it is represented in the works of Mircea Eliade, and tackles important problems of methodology

Media semiotics (Bignell Jonathan)(Paperback)

Media semiotics is a lucid investigation of the critical approach in contemporary media studies. Using examples such as Big Brother and Billy Elliot, Jonathan Bignell steps easily from basic concepts to more complex theories, while devoting chapters to specific media forms. New material in this

The Eyes of Gray Wolf (London Jonathan)(Paperback)

Listen carefully and you will hear the wild, untamed music of Gray Wolf as he races along icy ridges, howls at the moon, fiercely defends his territory against an unknown pack, and, finally, settles with a new mate. The simple, poetic text follows the restless Gray Wolf as he wanders through the

Varieties of Resilience: Studies in Governmentality (Joseph Jonathan)(Paperback)

Resilience refers to the ability of individuals, groups and societies to withstand and recover from external shocks. This pioneering book-length comparative study examines resilience as it is experienced across different countries, such as the UK, US, France, Germany and EU. Furthermore it

On Television (Bourdieu Pierre)(Paperback)

'An unremitting assault on the impact and pretensions of television that] demolishes conventional

Fandom: Identities and Communities in a Mediated World (Gray Jonathan)(Paperback)

A completely updated edition of a seminal work on fans and communities We are all fans. Whether we follow our favorite celebrities on Twitter, attend fan conventions such as Comic Con, or simply wait with bated breath for the next episode of our favorite television drama--each of us is a fan

Curriculum Studies in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Tummons Jonathan)(Paperback)

This book provides an accessible overview of the key issues surrounding the curriculum for all those working towards QTLS. Curriculum shapes the programs that are taught, dictates which students can have access to courses and lies at the heart of what teachers and trainers actually do. Examples and

Decolonisation in Universities: The Politics of Knowledge (Jansen Jonathan)(Paperback)

In this collection of case studies and stories from the field, South African scholars come together to trade stories on how to decolonise the university Shortly after the giant bronze statue of Cecil John Rhodes came down at the University of Cape Town, student protestors called for the

Television Cities: Paris, London, Baltimore (Brunsdon Charlotte)(Paperback)

In Television Cities Charlotte Brunsdon traces television's representations of metropolitan spaces to show how they reflect the medium's history and evolution, thereby challenging the prevalent assumptions about television as quintessentially suburban. Brunsdon shows how the BBC's presentation of

Television Genre Book(Paperback / softback)

Genre is central to understanding the industrial context and visual form of television. This new edition of the key textbook on television genre brings together leading international scholars to provide an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the debates, issues and concerns of the field

British Television Location Guide (Clark Steve)(Paperback / softback)

The Business of Television (Basin Ken)(Paperback)

In this book, esteemed television executive and Harvard lecturer Ken Basin offers a comprehensive overview of the business, financial, and legal structure of the U.S. television industry, as well as its dealmaking norms. Written for working or aspiring creative professionals who want to better

Invention of the Television (Beevor Lucy)(Paperback / softback)

Provides an introduction to the history and development of the television and explains how a television works. Includes information on some of the inventors who were influential in the invention of the

Serpentine (Kellerman Jonathan)(Paperback)

Bienveillantes (Littell Jonathan)(Paperback)

Feral Detective (Lethem Jonathan)(Paperback / softback)

Jonathan Lethem's first detective novel since Motherless

Writing for Television: Series, Serials and Soaps (Grace Yvonne)(Paperback)

Anaward-winning television drama producerwith 20 years experience in script editing and development offers a practicalguide for anyone interested in the television industryWritten in an engaging, anecdotal tone, this is ano-nonsense, direct down-the-lens look at the television industry written from

Television Brandcasting: The Return of the Content-Promotion Hybrid (Gillan Jennifer)(Paperback)

Television Brandcasting examines U. S. television's utility as a medium for branded storytelling. It investigates the current and historical role that television content, promotion, and hybrids of the two have played in disseminating brand messaging and influencing consumer decision-making

Forget Carter: Newcastle on Film and Television(Paperback / softback)

The story of Newcastle on film and television by media historian and TV producer, Chris Phipps. With contributions from directors Ken Loach and Bryn Higgins, writers Peter Flannery, Ian La Frenais and Lee Hall and actors Melanie Hill, Victoria Elliot, Charlie Hardwick and Dave

Thinking Outside the Box: Reimagining Television Centre (Ahmm)(Paperback)

Thinking Outside the Box tells the story of the reimagining and transformation of BBC Television Centre from a sacred site in the national psyche to a new London destination for living and working, broadcasting and

Contemporary British Television Drama (Chapman James)(Paperback)

The early twenty-first century has seen the emergence of a new style of television drama in Britain that adopts the professional practices and production values of high-end American television while remaining emphatically 'British' in content and outlook. This book analyses eight of these dramas -

Joanne Woodward: Her Life and Career (Shelley Peter)(Paperback)

 In her 60-year career, Joanne Woodward has been a film, television and stage actress, television producer and director, stage director, and film director. She won the Best Actress Academy Award for her performance in The Three Faces of Eve and was nominated for Rachel, Rachel, Summer Wishes,