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Rerun Nation

How Repeats Invented American Television

Derek Kompare author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:28th Nov '04

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Rerun Nation is a fascinating approach to television history and theory through the ubiquitous yet overlooked phenomenon of reruns. Kompare covers both historical and conceptual ground, weaving together a refresher course in the history of television with a critical analysis of how reruns have shaped the cultural, economic, and legal terrains of American television. Given the expanding use of past media texts not only in the United States, but also in virtually every media-rich society, this book addresses a critical facet of everyday life.

"In this compelling contribution to the field, Kompare argues that repetition, rather than liveness or presentness, is 'the primary structuring factor of commercial television in the United States.'"-- Sharon Sharp, Film Quarterly

2006 SCMS Kovacs Book Award: Honorable Mention

ISBN: 9780415970556

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 490g

264 pages