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A new edition that brings the ways we watch and think about television up to the presentWe all have opinions about the television shows we watch, but television criticism is about much more than simply evaluating the merits of a particular show and deeming it good or bad. Rather, criticism uses the close examination of a television program to explore that programs cultural significance, creative strategies, and its place in a broader social context.How to Watch Television, Second Edition brings together forty original essaysmore than half of which are new to this editionfrom todays leading scholars on television culture, who write about the programs they care (and think) the most about. Each essay focuses on a single television show, demonstrating one way to read the program and, through it, our media culture. From fashioning blackness in Empire to representation in Orange is the New Black and from the role of the reboot in Gilmore Girls to the function of changing political atmospheres in Roseanne, these essays model how to practice media criticism in accessible language, providing critical insights through analysissuggesting a way of looking at TV that students and interested viewers might emulate. The contributors discuss a wide range of television programs past and present, covering many formats and genres, spanning fiction and nonfiction, broadcast, streaming, and cable. Addressing shows from TVs earliest days to contemporary online transformations of the medium, How to Watch Television, Second Edition is designed to engender classroom discussion among television critics of all backgrounds.To access additional essays from the first edition, visit the 'links' tab at nyupress.org/9781479898817/howtowatchtelevisionsecondedition/.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'How to Watch Television, Second Edition'? A: The book focuses on television criticism, exploring the cultural significance and creative strategies of various television programs through a collection of essays by leading scholars.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'How to Watch Television, Second Edition' is Ethan Thompson.
- Q: What types of television shows are discussed in this book? A: The book covers a wide range of television programs, including fiction and non-fiction, broadcast, streaming, and cable shows, from both historical and contemporary perspectives.
- Q: Is this book suitable for classroom use? A: Yes, 'How to Watch Television, Second Edition' is designed to engender classroom discussion and is suitable for students and educators interested in media criticism.
- Q: How many pages does this edition have? A: This edition contains a total of 432 pages.
- Q: When was 'How to Watch Television, Second Edition' published? A: The book was published on March 31, 2020.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'How to Watch Television, Second Edition' is paperback.
- Q: Are there additional resources or essays available for this book? A: Yes, additional essays from the first edition can be accessed via the links tab at nyupress.org.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What edition is 'How to Watch Television'? A: This is the second edition of 'How to Watch Television'.