"Defining Visions" is a powerful narrative social history that
examines television's rise as the great "certifying agent" in
American life. This newly updated and fully revised edition extends
its coverage to the end of the 20th century. It defines the
"Television Age" as a discrete period in American history bracketed
by monumental events - the triumph of the Allied victory in World
War II and the devastation of 9/11.
The new edition includes discussions of key events in American
history and TV history since the book's original publication in
1997, including the Monica Lewinsky scandal and Clinton
impeachment; the massacre at Columbine High School; the 2000
presidential election; and the television coverage of September 11,
2001. In addition, the book considers the cultural impact of recent
prime-time programs such as "Seinfeld, CSI," and "Will &
Grace,"
As with the successful first edition, "Defining Visions:
Television and the American Experience in the 20th Century" is
thematically organized and presents a sweeping account of the
connections between the medium and American culture. It tells the
story of how television not only covered history in the 20th
century but also actively influenced its course.
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