Lury, Karen
Interpreting Television
- ISBN 13:
- 9780340806135
- author:
- Lury, Karen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hodder Arnold
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 206
- Dimensions:
- 156mm X 232mm
- Genre:
- Media studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Interpreting Television offers a fresh perspective on television by exploring its formal aspects. Building on the work of John Ellis and Raymond Williams, this book delves into the textual elements that shape our viewing experience. It examines sound, image, time, and space in depth, using case studies to illustrate key concepts. The book covers a wide range of programming types, including dramas, comedies, documentaries, news, and advertising. It also discusses unique aspects of television, such as picture ratios and laughter tracks, to reveal their impact on the televisual aesthetic. Written for undergraduate students in media and cultural studies, this book aims to change everyone's thinking about television form. By investigating these formal features, Interpreting Television provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of television.
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