Books in category Television

Frak You!

Author: Jo Storm
Publisher : E C W Pr
ISBN : 9781550227895
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Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television

Author: Jerry Mander
Publisher : William Morrow & Co
ISBN : 9780688082741

A total departure from previous writing about television, this book is the first ever to advocate that the medium is not reformable. Its problems are inherent in the technology itself and are so dangerous -- to personal health and sanity, to the environment, and to democratic processes -- that TV ought to be eliminated forever.

Weaving personal experiences through meticulous research, th

Laughing With Lucy (Paperback)

Author: Bob Carroll, Madelyn Pugh Davis
Publisher : Clerisy Pr
ISBN : 9781578603053
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Sopranos the Book

Author: Hbo
Publisher : Time Books
ISBN : 9781933821184
The companion volume to a television show that has generated millions of die-hard viewers in its six seasons features more than 30 original interviews with the shows actors, producers, and guest stars, as well as behind-the-scenes looks at the sets and locations, a detailed episode guide, and more than 200 color photos, some never before seen.Hachette Book Group USA From The Publisher: A must-have

New Flows in Global Television (Paperback)

Author: Albert Moran
Publisher : Intellect L & D E F A E
ISBN : 9781841501949
New Flows in Global TV provides a pioneering investigation into television distribution worldwide and the global trade in television program formats. Topics include explorations of how shows like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? and Big Brother are reformatted for audiences in diverse markets such as Argentina, South Africa, the Middle East, and China; the international circulation of Dallas in the

Once Bitten

Author: Nikki Stafford
Publisher : E C W Pr
ISBN : 9781550226546
An unofficial companion guide to the cult television series Angel provides a complete episode guide and a history of the various characters, as well as trivia, continuity errors, directors and writers, and information on fan-run Web sites. Original. (Performing Arts)

The Psychology of the Sopranos

Author: Glen O. Gabbard
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN : 9780465027354
Noted psychiatrist Glen Gabbard--whose previous books range from the definitive text on Borderline Personality Disorder to a study on psychiatry in film--applies his signature seriocomic analysis to the hit HBO series, THE SOPRANOS. What follows is a penetrating look into the show's characters, into family dynamics, and, ultimately, a discussion of what the show reveals about the American psyche.

Stepping Through The Stargate (Paperback)

Author: Roxanne Conrad, P.N. Elrod
Publisher : Benbella Books
ISBN : 9781932100327
Noted psychiatrist Glen Gabbard--whose previous books range from the definitive text on Borderline Personality Disorder to a study on psychiatry in film--applies his signature seriocomic analysis to the hit HBO series, THE SOPRANOS. What follows is a penetrating look into the show's characters, into family dynamics, and, ultimately, a discussion of what the show reveals about the American psyche.

Reading Six Feet Under

Author: Kim Akass, Janet McCabe
Publisher : I B Tauris & Co Ltd
ISBN : 9781850438090

The Sopranos and Philosophy

Author: Richard Greene, Peter Vernezze
Publisher : Open Court Pub Co
ISBN : 9780812695588
From the Publisher: Tony Soprano and the gang meet classic and modern philosophy in these witty, provocative essays. Covering everything from Aristotle to ziti, 17 wiseguys (three of them gals) explore such irresistible topics as: Is Tony Soprano a good man? Is Carmela a feminist? Morally speaking, who is the worst person on The Sopranos? Is watching the show harmful to one's moral health? And wha

How to Watch TV News

Author: Neil Postman, Steve Powers, Jeff Riggenbach
Publisher : Penguin Group USA
ISBN : 9780140132311
An important guide to understanding what you`re getting--and not getting--from TV news. Postman and Powers warn that anyone who relies exclusively on TV for a knowledge of the world is making a serious mistake and suggest ways to intelligently evaluate TV news shows.

D`oh!

Author:
Publisher :
ISBN : 9781932100709
Psychologists turn their attention to The Simpsons, one of America's most popular and beloved shows, in these essays that explore the functions and dysfunctions of the show's characters. Designed to appeal to both fans of the show and students of psychology, this unique blend of science and pop culture consists of essays by professional psychologists drawn from schools and clinical practices acros

Neptune Noir

Author: Rob Thomas, Leah Wilson
Publisher : Benbella Books
ISBN : 9781933771137
Neptune Noir is a collection of essays on the hit drama Veronica Mars, and is not authorized by CW, the creators or producers of Veronica Mars, or any entity associated with the show. More than just a high school drama, Veronica Mars is a smart and savvy teen detective show that offers complex mysteries and rapier wit, engaging social commentary, and noir sensibilities-with the occasional murder t

What Would Buffy Do?

Author: Jana Riess
Publisher : Jossey-Bass Inc Pub
ISBN : 9780787969226
This first book-length treatment of the spiritual and religious themes in Buffy the Vampire Slayer explores some of the show's most fascinating spiritual, religious, and mythological ideas--from apocalypse and iconography to the power of blood and the need for humor when fighting our spiritual battles.

Reading Angel

Author: STACEY ABBOTT
Publisher : I B Tauris & Co Ltd
ISBN : 9781850438397
Covering all five seasons of the hit spin-off of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, this work covers its cinematic aesthetics--its music, shifting portrayals of masculinity, the noir Los Angeles setting, the superhero, and horror. A complete episode guide is included.

Law & Order (Paperback)

Author: Dick Wolf, Susan Green, Randee Dawn
Publisher : Benbella Books
ISBN : 9781933771885
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The Simpsons and Philosophy

Author: Aeon J. Skoble, William Irwin, Mark T. Conard
Publisher : Open Court Pub Co
ISBN : 9780812694338
A group of philosophers examines The Simpsons --beyond the jokes, the crudeness, and the attacks on society--as a clever display of irony, social criticism, and philosophical thought. They begin with an examination of the Simpson family, examine the ethics and themes of the show, and conclude with discussions of how the series reflects the work of Aristotle, Marx, Sartre, and other thinkers.

Irwin Allen Television Productions, 1964-1970 (Paperback)

Author: Ed McBain
Publisher : McFarland & Co Inc Pub
ISBN : 9780786444915
Following the acclaimed SEINFELD AND PHILOSOPHY, Irwin again assembles a group of philosophers to offer a collection of essays, this time applying the thoughts of Sartre, Kant, Karl Marx, and other historical thinkers, to the plots and characters of Matt Groening's animated television sitcom.

Entertainment and Society (Paperback)

Author: Shay Sayre
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN : 9780415998079
Following the acclaimed SEINFELD AND PHILOSOPHY, Irwin again assembles a group of philosophers to offer a collection of essays, this time applying the thoughts of Sartre, Kant, Karl Marx, and other historical thinkers, to the plots and characters of Matt Groening's animated television sitcom.

Television Production (Paperback)

Author: Jim Owens, Gerald Millerson
Publisher : Focal Pr
ISBN : 9780240520780
Following the acclaimed SEINFELD AND PHILOSOPHY, Irwin again assembles a group of philosophers to offer a collection of essays, this time applying the thoughts of Sartre, Kant, Karl Marx, and other historical thinkers, to the plots and characters of Matt Groening's animated television sitcom.