Rerun Nation
How Repeats Invented American Television
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