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Complexity / Simplicity: Moments in Television

Complexity / Simplicity: Moments in Television

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The 'Moments in Television' series explores the power and artistry of television, interrogating key critical concepts in television scholarship through a provocative binary theme of complexity and simplicity. It presents a diverse range of TV fictions and conducts detailed program analyses framed in historical, technological, institutional, cultural, creative, and art-historical contexts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 10 May 2022
Publisher: Manchester University Press


An exhilarating addition to The Television Series, the 'Moments in Television Collections' takes a captivating journey into the realm of television, celebrating its immense power and artistic brilliance while delving into critical concepts that shape television scholarship. Each 'Moments' book is meticulously curated around a thought-provoking binary theme, Complexity/Simplicity, which explores the concept of complex TV and its potential, limitations, and profound impact on creative and interpretative practices. At the same time, it reassesses simplicity as an alternative lens for evaluation. Through compelling arguments, Complexity and Simplicity shed new light on the selected programs, offering fresh perspectives and insights.

The book delves into an eclectic tapestry of TV fictions, encompassing both dramatic and comedic genres. Contributors from diverse backgrounds unite to broaden and enhance the depth of close analysis typically found in television aesthetics. Sustained and detailed program analyses are carefully contextualized within historical, technological, institutional, cultural, creative, and art-historical frameworks, providing a comprehensive understanding of their significance.

This captivating collection invites readers to delve into the intricate world of television, exploring its rich tapestry of narratives, characters, and artistic expressions. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike, offering a deeper understanding of the medium's evolution, impact, and ongoing significance in contemporary culture.


Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526148759

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