Routledge Remote Control: Television, Audiences, Cultural Power - Routledge

Remote Control examines how audiences engage with television and the cultural meanings they derive from viewing practices. Originally published in 1989, this influential collection brings together leading experts in audience studies to explore the relationship between television consumption and social identity. The book investigates viewers' interpretations of programmes across diverse demographics, including women office workers, Israeli audiences watching Dallas, German families, elderly viewers, and American daytime soap opera fans. Through theoretical frameworks and detailed case studies, the work demonstrates how television watching patterns reflect and shape perspectives on gender, family structures, and society. This Routledge Library Edition preserves a foundational text in media and cultural studies, offering insights into how different communities negotiate meaning from popular entertainment.