The book is divided into two sections: one focusing on the phenomenon of television and the other on audiences. It argues that television is changing from a singular object, fixed in a particular place, to a social phenomenon distributed across many devices and platforms. It also argues that audiences are increasingly demanding an ‘open relationship’ with television, as their attention is often distributed across multiple devices and platforms simultaneously. In addition to these aspects, we analyse the evolution of television since its inception, the need for a renewed public service 2.0 in tune with our times, the increasing dominance of talk shows and infotainment, and the new power of television combined with artificial intelligence. These and many other topics are covered in this book, which will be of interest to television professionals, academics in sociology, media studies, and various other fields.
By:
Abílio Almeida (University of Minho Portugal)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 138mm,
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9781032911625
ISBN 10: 103291162X
Series: Routledge Advances in Sociology
Pages: 66
Publication Date: 19 November 2024
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Primary
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
New television, new questions: An introduction Part I. Television 1. The Evolution of Television: Past, Present, and Future 2. The New Television: Old Ideas in a New World Part II. Audiences 3. A New Era of Television: An Old Role for the Viewer 4. The Future of Television: What Awaits Us? The Television of Tomorrow: A (Non) Conclusion Supplemental topics Afterword, by Dominique Wolton Index
Abílio Almeida is Integrated Researcher at the Center for Communication and Society Studies, University of Minho, Portugal.
