Television Drama: Theories and Identities

by Tony Purvis and Sue Thornham

This book offers both a clear account of theoretical approaches to television drama and readings of a range of television drama texts. Arguing that TV drama is a key site for exploring the usefulness of contemporary theories of identity, culture and representation, it offers a framework which links this analysis to theoretical concepts explored elsewhere in cultural, media and film studies over recent years. Each chapter provides a critical account...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0333968883
• ISBN13: 9780333968888
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 8.5"