Gitlin, Todd
Inside Prime Time (Communication and Society)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415085007
- author:
- Gitlin, Todd
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 2 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Media Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Inside Prime Time explores the inner workings of the Hollywood television industry during its most lucrative period. This in-depth study reveals how prime-time shows are created, maintained and influenced by the cultural and political climate of their time.
The author provides an ethnography of American commercial television, examining the unwritten rules that govern this world and offering a comprehensive analysis of the industry's inner workings.
With its updated introduction, Inside Prime Time offers a unique insight into the history and development of prime-time television, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in media studies or the entertainment industry.