Evolution on British Television and Radio - Transmissions and Transmutations (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)

This book charts the history of how biological evolution has been depicted on British television and radio, from the first radio broadcast on evolution in 1925 through to the 150th anniversary of Charles Darwin's Origin of the Species in 2009. Going beyond science documentaries, the chapters deal with a broad range of broadcasting content to explore evolutionary themes in radio dramas, educational content, and science fiction shows like Doctor Who. The book makes the case that the dominant use in science broadcasting of the 'evolutionary epic', a narrative based on a progressive vision of scientific endeavour, is part of the wider development of a standardised way of speaking about science in society during the 20th century. In covering the diverse range of approaches to depicting evolution used in British productions, the book demonstrates how their success had a global influence on the genres and formats of science broadcasting used today.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Palgrave Studies in Science and Popular Culture
Release date:	October 2021
First published:	2021
Authors:	Alexander Hall
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	281
Edition:	1st ed. 2021
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-083042-7
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Evolution
LSN:	3-03-083042-X
Barcode:	9783030830427

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