ABC Family to Freeform TV
Essays on the Millennial-Focused Network and Its Programs
Emily L Newman editor Emily Witsell editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc
Published:2nd Mar '18
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Launched in 1977 by the Christian Broadcasting Service (originally associated with Pat Robertson), the ABC Family/Freeform network has gone through a number of changes in name and ownership. Over the past decade, the network--now owned by Disney--has redefined "family programming" for its targeted 14- to 34-year-old demographic, addressing topics like lesbian and gay parenting, postfeminism and changing perceptions of women, the issue of race in the U.S., and the status of disability in American culture.
This collection of new essays examines the network from a variety of perspectives, with a focus on inclusive programming that has created a space for underrepresented communities like transgender youth, overweight teens, and the deaf.
ISBN: 9781476667355
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 14mm
Weight: 340g
272 pages