Miller, Toby

Television studies : the basics / Toby Miller. - London ; New York : Routledge, 2010. - 254 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. - The basics .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: the televisual sublime --
Television theory: TV studies 1.0 and 2.0 --
Television institutions --
Content --
Audiences --
How to do tv studies 3.0 --
Conclusion.

Television Studies: The Basics is a lively introduction to the study of a powerful medium. It examines the major theories and debates surrounding production and reception over the years and considers both the role and future of television.
Topics covered include:
- broadcasting history and technology
- institutions and ownership
- genre and content
- audiences
Complete with global case studies, questions for discussion, and suggestions for further reading, this is an invaluable and engaging resource for those interested in how to study television.

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