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In its exploration of some of the most influential, popular, or
critically acclaimed television dramas since the year 2000, this
book documents how modern television dramas reflect our society
through their complex narratives about prevailing economic,
political, security, and social issues. Television dramas have
changed since the turn of the 21st century-for the good, many would
say, as a result of changes in technology, the rise of cable
networks, and increased creative freedom. This book approaches the
new golden age of television dramas by examining the programs that
define the first 15 years of the new century through their complex
narratives, high production value, star power, popularity, and
enthusiastic fan culture. After an introduction that sets the stage
for the book's content, thematic sections present concise chapters
that explore key connections between television dramas and elements
of 21st-century culture. The authors explore Downton Abbey as a
distraction from contemporary class struggles, patriarchy and the
past in Game of Thrones and Mad Men, and portrayals of the "dark
hero protagonist" in The Sopranos, Dexter, and Breaking Bad, as a
few examples of the book's coverage. With its multidisciplinary
perspectives on a variety of themes-terrorism, race/class/gender,
family dynamics, and sociopolitical and socioeconomic topics- this
book will be relevant across the social sciences and cultural and
media studies courses. Identifies and explores connections between
critically acclaimed television dramas and real life in the 21st
century Documents the qualities of television drama series since
the turn of the 21st century in the latest era in television that
some refer to as the "third golden age of television" Offers
accessible analysis of popular and current television dramas
relevant to educators and students in the fields of media studies,
television, and popular culture as well as anyone who enjoys modern
television drama
This title provides a broad overview of how women are portrayed and
treated in America's news and entertainment industries, including
film, television, radio, the internet, and social media. This book
provides a one-stop resource for understanding the participation
and representation of women in the U.S. media in such areas as
narrative film, scripted television programming, advertising, video
games, news, and sports. Coverage is wide-ranging and
comprehensive, covering historical developments and trends as well
as such relevant issues as gender disparities in pay and
advancement opportunities, stereotypical gender portrayals in
popular entertainment, sexual harassment in America's media and
entertainment industries, and the dearth of positive media
representations of women of color. Engaging with this history and
reading about current issues related to this topic will be useful
to those interested in understanding more about why women's
engagement in media-in such roles as performer, journalist,
producer, and writer-is important. It will also help readers better
understand how and why problematic media representations of women
hinder efforts to achieve full gender equality in American society.
Provides readers with an understanding of the history of women's
representation in developing and contemporary media industries
Highlights and discusses current issues related to women's
representation in media forms Offers perspectives from a variety of
writers on specific elements of women's representation and
professional prospects in American media industries Profiles
accomplished women who have impacted media industries in meaningful
ways
This volume summarizes the evolution of news and information in the
United States as it has been shaped by technology (penny press,
radio, TV, cable, the internet) and form development (investigative
journalism, tabloid TV, talk radio, social media). Media,
Journalism, and "Fake News": A Reference Handbook provides readers
with an overview of news and media in the United States.
Additionally, the book discusses, additionally discussing the
economic state of the news industry, partisan news, misinformation
and disinformation, issues of representation, and the impact of
social media. The volume starts with a background of the
development of news and information in the United States. It then
goes on to discuss significant problems, controversies, and
solutions related to the topic. Readers also will be able to
develop their understanding of the topic by reading profiles of key
figures and organizations that contributed to the current news
climate. A comprehensive list of resources will help readers decide
where to go next should they want to learn more about a particular
area of interest. Provides readers with an overview of the
development of news and information in the United States as an
influential factor in a democracy, prompting readers to consider
the importance of understanding this landscape Summarizes how
changes in technology have influenced the content and form of news
and information distribution, highlighting for readers the
relationship between technology and content Points out the effects
of different types of news and information - from investigative
journalism to disinformation spread via social media - giving
readers examples of the potential influence information might have
on culture Profiles key figures and organizations that contributed
to the evolving news and information landscape, deepening readers'
understanding of the depth and breadth of the landscape Provides
data about the current news and information landscape that captures
elements of consumer engagement with a variety of news sources,
providing readers with a broader understanding of how news and
information is consumed and resonates with U.S. citizens
This book offers an exploration of the comprehensive impact of the
events of September 11, 2001, on every aspect of American culture
and society. On Thanksgiving day after September 11, 2001, comic
strip creators directed readers to donate money in their artwork,
generating $50,000 in relief funds. The world's largest radio
network, Clear Channel, sent a memo to all of its affiliated
stations recommending 150 songs that should be eliminated from
airplay because of assumptions that their lyrics would be perceived
as offensive in light of the events of 9/11. On the first
anniversary of September 11th, choirs around the world performed
Mozart's Requiem at 8:46 am in each time zone, the time of the
first attack on the World Trade Center. These examples are just
three of the ways the world—but especially the United
States—responded to the events of September 11, 2001. Each
chapter in this book contains a chronological overview of the sea
of changes in everyday life, literature, entertainment, news and
media, and visual culture after September 11. Shorter essays focus
on specific books, TV shows, songs, and films.
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