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Martin Esslin brings a unique perspective to American television through his extensive work with the British Broadcasting Corporation, examining television as a dramatic form of communication. This critical analysis explores how American television has shaped global popular culture, considering both its strengths and weaknesses as a medium. Esslin's insider-outsider viewpoint reveals television's profound influence on the world, from its cultural significance to its societal implications. The book investigates television's essential dramatic nature and its role in contemporary culture, offering scholarly insight into a medium that both fascinates and concerns observers worldwide. A valuable resource for understanding television's development and impact on communications and society.

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Martin Esslin examines American television through his extensive career experience with the British Broadcasting Corporation.

The Age of Television treats television as an essentially dramatic form of communication with distinct creative strengths.

Explores how American television has become a dominant influence on global popular culture and world society.

Offers critical analysis of television's weaknesses and potential concerns alongside its cultural achievements.

Combines insider expertise with detached observation to provide balanced perspective on television's societal role.

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Release Date
13 July 2017
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31 August 2017

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