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Routledge - The Age of Television by Martin Esslin

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Explore the profound impact of media with The Age of Television by Martin Esslin, published by Routledge. Drawing from his extensive career with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Esslin provides a unique perspective on American television. He examines the medium through the eyes of both a detached outsider and a concerned insider, offering deep insights into how American popular culture has become a global phenomenon. This book treats television as an essentially dramatic form of communication. Esslin analyzes the specific strengths and weaknesses that arise from the character of the medium. Because American television fascinates and sometimes frightens the world, this work is essential for anyone interested in the social and cultural influence of broadcasting. It is a thoughtful study of how television functions as a powerful tool of communication in the modern era.

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Written by Martin Esslin, a veteran of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) with deep industry experience.

Analyzes American television as a global cultural force that affects audiences far beyond its borders.

Examines the medium as a dramatic form of communication to identify its inherent strengths and weaknesses.

Provides a dual perspective from both an outsider and an insider looking at American popular culture.

Offers a detailed study of the social phenomena surrounding the rise of television broadcasting.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138534145
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Television > History & Criticism
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 13 July 2017
Listed Since: 31 August 2017

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