The Use and Abuse of Television: A Social Psychological Analysis of the Changing Screen

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J. Mallory Wober

The Use and Abuse of Television

A Social Psychological Analysis of the Changing Screen

J. Mallory Wober

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Routledge
09 May 2013

Media studies; Radio & television industry

Series: Routledge Library Editions: Television

A critical review of the harms and benefits of television that also examines systems for maximizing television's benefits. The author breaks away from the conventional jargon of audience measurement and other traditional research methods, proposing instead new and alternative European and Australian methods of evaluating programming. Typical characterizations of the television screen – broadly defined to include television, home video, movies, games, programs and computers – as either the root of all social ills or the potential savior of society are reexamined. Wober's ultimately optimistic viewpoint seeks to trigger change in the way we think about and assess television and in turn ensure that screens will serve, rather than take advantage of, their users. Originally published in 1988, this thinking-piece concerns timeless issues still of import.

By: J. Mallory Wober
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 650g
ISBN: 9780415839532
ISBN 10: 041583953X
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Television
Pages: 262
Publication Date: 09 May 2013
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

J. Mallory Wober