
Television Studies: The Basics examines the major theories and debates surrounding the production and reception of television over the years and considers the role and future of this powerful medium.

This work outlines the theories and approaches to the study of television in an accessible form for students. It is divided into four sections - forms of knowledge, audiences, gender and race. It discusses many television texts including 'Star Trek', 'Kung Fu', 'Buffy the Vampire...
