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A European Television History

Jonathan Bignell editor Andreas Fickers editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:21st Nov '08

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European Television History brings together television historians and media scholars to chart the development of television in Europe since its inception. The volume interrogates the history of the medium in divergent political, economic, cultural and ideological national contexts

  • Taking a comparative approach to the topic, the volume is organized around a set of common questions, themes, and methodological reflections
  • Deals with European television in the context of television historiography and transnational traditions
  • Case study chapters written by scholars from different European countries to reflect their specific areas of expertise

"The approaches of this book...should become part of the preparation of anyone teaching about television." (Communication Research Trends, 2009)

"A European Television History brings together television historians and media scholars to chart the development of television in Europe since its inception. The volume interrogates the history of the medium in divergent political, economic, cultural and ideological national contexts." (Viewfinder, March 2009)

ISBN: 9781405163392

Dimensions: 254mm x 178mm x 22mm

Weight: 671g

284 pages